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Niki de Saint Phalle — Éléphant et Nana (from La Ménagerie Series)

Niki de Saint Phalle

Éléphant et Nana (from La Ménagerie Series)

1979

Niki de Saint Phalle's "Éléphant et Nana" from her La Ménagerie series exemplifies her characteristic blend of playful figuration and vibrant color through the combined media of acrylic, crayon, and polyester resin. The work features one of her iconic Nana figures, monumental female forms with exaggerated curves, interacting with an elephant rendered in Saint Phalle's bold, expressionistic style. Created during the 1960s, this piece reflects Saint Phalle's commitment to celebrating feminine power and joy through sculptural and painted forms that defy conventional beauty standards.

Medium
acrylic and crayon on polyester resin

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February 18, 2025

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 404

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Niki de Saint Phalle, Éléphant et Nana (from La Ménagerie Series), 1979

Niki de Saint Phalle's "Éléphant et Nana" from her La Ménagerie series exemplifies her characteristic blend of playful figuration and vibrant color through the combined media of acrylic, crayon, and polyester resin. The work features one of her iconic Nana figures, monumental female forms with exaggerated curves, interacting with an elephant rendered in Saint Phalle's bold, expressionistic style. Created during the 1960s, this piece reflects Saint Phalle's commitment to celebrating feminine power and joy through sculptural and painted forms that defy conventional beauty standards.

Medium
acrylic and crayon on polyester resin
Year
1979
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Animal Subject Matter, 20th Century, Feminist Art, Playful And Whimsical, French Artist, Pop Art, Mixed Media Sculpture, Colorful and vibrant, Figurative, Large Scale Installation

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