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Niki de Saint Phalle — Nana Boa (Petite)
Niki de Saint Phalle

Nana Boa (Petite)

1984

"Nana Boa (Petite)" exemplifies Niki de Saint Phalle's iconic Nana series, which celebrates the female form through voluptuous, exuberant sculptural figures. The work combines painted resin with luxurious gold leaf accents, creating a luminous surface that reflects the artist's joyful, maximalist aesthetic. This small scale piece retains the bold chromatic energy and sensual curves characteristic of Saint Phalle's feminist artistic vision.

Medium
painted resin with gold leaf
Location
Sotheby's, New York, NY

🔨 Auction Lot

Contemporary Curated

February 26, 2025

Estimate: $100,000 to $150,000

Lot 35

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Niki de Saint Phalle, Nana Boa (Petite), 1984

"Nana Boa (Petite)" exemplifies Niki de Saint Phalle's iconic Nana series, which celebrates the female form through voluptuous, exuberant sculptural figures. The work combines painted resin with luxurious gold leaf accents, creating a luminous surface that reflects the artist's joyful, maximalist aesthetic. This small scale piece retains the bold chromatic energy and sensual curves characteristic of Saint Phalle's feminist artistic vision.

Medium
painted resin with gold leaf
Year
1984
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Small Scale, Playful Aesthetic, Sculpture, French Artist, Female Figure, Pop Art, Whimsical, Fiberglass and paint, Colorful

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