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3060 - Niki de Saint Phalle
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CHF 800 - 1,000 (€870 - 1,100)Sale fees
Niki de Saint Phalle 1930 Neuilly-sur-Seine – 2002 San Diego, CA Illustrated letter to Walter-Karl Walde. Two sheets: Each featuring felt-tip pen and collage with colored stickers on paper. Undated, probably the 1990s. A two-page letter written in French by the artist’s own hand to Walter-Karl Walde, addressed “Cher M. Walde” and signed “Niki.” Both sheets are illustrated with colored stickers featuring motifs by the artist, including Nanas, snakes, and a heart. The content concerns the production and distribution of a silk scarf, its color scheme, and print quality. On the reverse of one sheet is a fax transmission confirmation from Galerie Koller dated March 30, 1995. Signs of age. Also included is a color lithograph, marked “e.a.” (Épreuve d’artiste) in pencil in the lower left corner and hand-signed “Niki de Saint Phalle” in pencil in the lower right corner. Edition unknown. Very good condition. Each unframed Height: 29.6 cm each; Width: 21 cm From the family collection of Walter-Karl Walde, Zurich The letter documents the personal correspondence between Niki de Saint Phalle and Walter-Karl Walde, who was associated with Edition Kunstkreis at Ex-Libris-Verlag in Zurich. In it, the artist comments on questions regarding the production and marketing of a silk scarf based on her designs. Included is a color lithograph (The Sun, among others) by the artist. Auction date: November 28, 2026 Approximate auction time: 2:14 p.m. CET
Auction details
Autumn Auction 2026 (Day 4 of 4)Auction house
Auktionshaus Zofingen +41 6 27 51 63 51 info@auktionshaus-zofingen.chDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.