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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 EUR
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Lou Lou and Mimi
- fabric, paper and string collage on fiberglass mounted on wooden base
- overall: 205 x 67 x 53 cm; 81 x 26 3/8 x 20 7/8 in.
- figures: 161 x 67 x 53 cm; 63 3/8 x 26 3/8 x 20 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1965.
Provenance
Alexander Iolas Gallery, New York
Robert B. Mayer Collection, Chicago
Sale: Christie's, New York, Contemporary Art, 8 November 1989, lot 316
Private Collection
Sale: Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 27 June 2002, lot 27
Acquired from the above sale by the current owner
Robert B. Mayer Collection, Chicago
Sale: Christie's, New York, Contemporary Art, 8 November 1989, lot 316
Private Collection
Sale: Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 27 June 2002, lot 27
Acquired from the above sale by the current owner
Exhibited
Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, Four European Artist and the Figure, February - March 1966; catalogue, p.3, no. 3
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, Selections from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer, July - September 1968; catalogue, n.p., no. 61, illustrated
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, Selections from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer, July - September 1968; catalogue, n.p., no. 61, illustrated
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter and brighter in the original work.
Close inspection reveals some paint flaking, predominantly to the gold paint in isolated places. There are some small chips to the bottom of the base.
This work is in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."