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Niki de Saint Phalle — Serpent Vase

Niki de Saint Phalle

Serpent Vase

Niki de Saint Phalle's *Serpent Vase* showcases her signature bold and exuberant visual language, featuring a sinuous serpent form rendered in vibrantly painted ceramic and polystyrene. The piece reflects her lifelong fascination with mythological and symbolic imagery, transforming a functional vessel into a dynamic sculptural object. True to her celebrated style, the work bursts with vivid color and playful energy, blurring the boundaries between fine art and decorative craft.

Medium
Ceramic and polystyrene vase, painted in colors.

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Evening & Day Editions

October 17, 2018

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Niki de Saint Phalle, Serpent Vase

Niki de Saint Phalle's *Serpent Vase* showcases her signature bold and exuberant visual language, featuring a sinuous serpent form rendered in vibrantly painted ceramic and polystyrene. The piece reflects her lifelong fascination with mythological and symbolic imagery, transforming a functional vessel into a dynamic sculptural object. True to her celebrated style, the work bursts with vivid color and playful energy, blurring the boundaries between fine art and decorative craft.

Medium
Ceramic and polystyrene vase, painted in colors.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Sculptural Vessel, Serpent Motif, 20th Century, Renowned Artist, French Artist, Pop Art, Decorative Art, Ceramic, Female Artist, Vivid Colors, Playful Mood

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