{"product_id":"jean-tinguely-niki-de-saint-phalle-original-mixed-media-work","title":"Jean Tinguely \u0026 Niki de Saint Phalle -Original Mixed Media Work","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eunique and highly personal mixed media work on paper\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eJean Tinguely\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNiki de Saint Phalle\u003c\/b\u003e, two leading figures of the \u003cb\u003epostwar avant-garde\u003c\/b\u003e, is executed in \u003cb\u003efelt-tip pen, colored pencil, ballpoint pen, and collage with stickers\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring visible \u003cb\u003ededications\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe work is \u003cb\u003esigned lower right “Jean T.” and “et bonjour de Niki”\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003edated lower left “le 28 Sept. 71”\u003c\/b\u003e, confirming its \u003cb\u003eauthenticity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis piece was specifically created for \u003cb\u003eVictor Loeb\u003c\/b\u003e and his wife \u003cb\u003eAnne-Marie (Nani)\u003c\/b\u003e and belongs to the informal, \u003cb\u003enon-market works\u003c\/b\u003e of Tinguely, in which his \u003cb\u003efree and experimental working method\u003c\/b\u003e is fully evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cb\u003emechanical sketches\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehandwritten notes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eplayful figuration\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecollage\u003c\/b\u003e provides direct insight into the \u003cb\u003ecreative process\u003c\/b\u003e and positions the work within an important \u003cb\u003ecollector’s context\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe work reflects Tinguely’s fascination with \u003cb\u003emovement\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emechanics\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003estructure\u003c\/b\u003e, combined with the playful and \u003cb\u003eexpressive visual language\u003c\/b\u003e of Niki de Saint Phalle. The free associations and layered composition offer an authentic glimpse into their shared \u003cb\u003ecreative universe\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eprovenance\u003c\/b\u003e is directly linked to the \u003cb\u003eAnne-Marie und Victor Loeb-Stiftung\u003c\/b\u003e, a Swiss foundation managing the art collection of Anne-Marie (Nani) and Victor Loeb. This collection is considered one of the most important \u003cb\u003eprivate collections of modern art\u003c\/b\u003e in Bern and is regularly exhibited in Swiss museums. Works from this foundation typically remain within an \u003cb\u003einstitutional context\u003c\/b\u003e and rarely appear on the \u003cb\u003eart market\u003c\/b\u003e, enhancing their \u003cb\u003erarity and collector’s value\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eProfessionally framed, mounted on purple linen and float-mounted in a custom-made \u003cb\u003eacid-free linen passe-partout\u003c\/b\u003e, presented in a handcrafted wooden frame with \u003cb\u003ePlexiglas® Optical HC\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cb\u003eUV protection\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003escratch resistant\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eminimal reflection\u003c\/b\u003e), framed size approx. 80 × 70 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean Tinguely (1925–1991)\u003c\/b\u003e is regarded as one of the most important artists of the \u003cb\u003epostwar avant-garde\u003c\/b\u003e and a central figure in \u003cb\u003eNouveau Réalisme\u003c\/b\u003e. He gained international recognition for his \u003cb\u003ekinetic sculptures\u003c\/b\u003e, in which \u003cb\u003emovement\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003echance\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003emechanics\u003c\/b\u003e play a central role. His work is held in major museum collections such as the Centre Pompidou, Museum Tinguely, and the Museum of Modern Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002)\u003c\/b\u003e was an internationally renowned artist associated with \u003cb\u003eNouveau Réalisme\u003c\/b\u003e, best known for her iconic \u003cb\u003eNana sculptures\u003c\/b\u003e. Her work is represented in major collections such as the Moderna Museet and the Centre Pompidou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAuthenticity and provenance guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003eDelivered with a certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003eWorldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and EU countries.\u003cbr\u003eCustom handmade framing available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SitterArt.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53766913229139,"sku":null,"price":10200.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1711\/1614\/files\/NikideSaintPhalle1b.jpg?v=1778871727","url":"https:\/\/sitterart.com\/de\/products\/jean-tinguely-niki-de-saint-phalle-original-mixed-media-work","provider":"SitterArt.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}