Niki de SAINT-PHALLE (1930-2002) - Lot 74

Niki de SAINT-PHALLE (1930-2002) Inflatable Nana - 1968 Plastic silkscreened on both sides with inflation nozzle. Signed in blue ballpoint pen by the artist. Edition manufactured by Marlo Plastics, Brooklyn, New York, 1968. 46 x 46 cm NB: The original plastic sleeve with printed card "My Name is Nana T.M. I am an inflatable sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle / distributed by Elisabeth de Saint Phalle Ltd; 65 east 91 street N.Y, N.Y. 10028" (20,5 x 14 cm) is included. This inflatable sculpture, produced in the USA in 1968, became a cult by-product of late '60s art, along with Warhol's Souper Dress, Lichtenstein's Turkey Shopping Bag and César and Raysse's Conserve Expansion. Provenance: private collection, Nice. *Sold by designation