05-17-201305-18-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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May 17, 2013 12:00 PMCalender
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Niki de Saint Phalle (French, 1930-2002) Three Works: The Witch's Tea Party

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2655BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 17, 2013 12:00PM

Description:

Niki de Saint Phalle (French, 1930-2002)

Three Works: The Witch's Tea Party, 1972, edition of 115, published by Editions Essellier Serigraphie Michel Caza; My Love What Shall I Do Next Year?, edition of 115; and My Love What Shall I Do if you Die?, edition of 115. Each signed "N. de St. Phalle" in pencil l.r. and numbered "17/115" in pencil l.l. Color screenprints on Arches paper with watermarks, sheet sizes 29 3/4 x 22 in. (75.4 x 55.8 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Various amounts of toning and/or staining, old hinges to verso.

Provenance: From the estate of Joan Sonnabend, Boston, Massachusetts.
Estimate $400-600

All three works have varying amounts of staining and toning. Next Year has an abrasions to the upper margin, and mat burn to the margins.


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Keywords

Witch's Tea Party, Michel Caza, Massachusetts, Joan Sonnabend