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NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE Petit Rossignol, early

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NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE Petit Rossignol, early
<B>NIKI DE SAINT-PHALLE (French, 1930-2002)</B></I><BR><I>Petit Rossignol</B></I>, early 1980s<BR>Unpainted polyester<BR>10-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 7-1/4 inches (26.0 x 26.0 x 18.4 cm)<BR>(dimensions as mounted on metal stand)<BR> <BR>PROVENANCE:<BR>Crow Art Partnership Collection, Dallas.<BR><I><BR>Petit Rossignol </B></I>(Little Rooster) is a small unpainted polyester sculpture of a bird. The unfinished (unpainted) piece has been confirmed by the NCAF (Niki Charitable Art Foundation) to be definitely by Niki. The NCAF has an almost identical unfinished piece in its possession. Even without the addition of Niki's signature bright painted surfaces, this bird has movement and joy in its outspread wings.<B>Condition Report:</B> The condition is excellent, with minor surface soil and faint 1/4" surface crack where the plaster meets the metal rod of the stand.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)