Lotto 3447 - A209 Postwar e contemporary art - giovedì, 20. giugno 2024, 14h00
NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE
Rubbings.
Certificate:
Niki Charitable Art Foundation, San Diego, 13.10.2023 (no. 06-1973C-012).
Provenance:
Private collection, Switzerland, received directly from the artist.
"My art engages the senses and tells stories of love, connection and freedom. Each work is a celebration of life and the human experience, bringing beauty and joy to the world." Niki de Saint Phalle.
Niki de Saint Phalle's love of colour is wonderfully demonstrated in the sculptures offered here at auction, both of which are unique pieces.
The sculpture "L'oiseau amoureux" (lot 3446) from 1973 shows a fantasy bird, its body resplendent in vibrant colours. With its outstretched wings, the "bird in love" offers protection to a smaller black Nana, who lovingly embraces it. For the artist, the opulent, voluptuous female figures symbolise fertility, freedom and love.
"Les patineurs (couple ailé)" (lot 3447) depicts a pair of ice skaters who appear to melt into each other in their intimate movement. It is striking that both the woman and the man are decorated with similar patterns and colours, embodying a deep bond. Instead of an arm, the man has a richly decorated wing, which seems to give the couple impetus and speed.
CHF 25 000 / 35 000 | (€ 25 770 / 36 080)
Venduto per CHF 107 500 (incl. premio dell'acquirente)
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