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Niki de Saint Phalle — Sphinx - L'Imperatrice

Niki de Saint Phalle

Sphinx - L'Imperatrice

1979

A vibrant sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle depicting a sphinx-like figure titled The Empress, painted in bright polyester resin. Created in 1979, the work exemplifies the artist's playful and colorful approach to figurative sculpture.

Medium
painted polyester resin

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 18, 2025

Lot 37

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Niki de Saint Phalle, Sphinx - L'Imperatrice, 1979

A vibrant sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle depicting a sphinx-like figure titled The Empress, painted in bright polyester resin. Created in 1979, the work exemplifies the artist's playful and colorful approach to figurative sculpture.

Medium
painted polyester resin
Year
1979
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

1970s, Painted Sculpture, Niki de Saint Phalle, Whimsical, Sphinx, Polyester Resin, Colorful, Figurative, Contemporary

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