La fontaine aux quatre nanas. Ca. 1980-1990.
Multiple. Polyester, painted.
With the artist's name, the number and the maker's stamp "Resines d'Art R. Haligon" on a metal plate on the underside. From an edition of 150 copies, aside from 15 artist proofs. Ca. 12.5 x 48 x 45 cm (4.9 x 18.8 x 17.7 in).
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• Niki de Saint Phalle's "Nanas" are her signature pieces that earned her international recognition.
• With their joie de vivre, the voluptuous and gaudy female figures symbolize the artist's ideal of women as strong and emancipated
• In 2023 the Schirn Kunsthalle in Frankfurt am Main shows a comprehensive show with many works from this group.

PROVENANCE: Private collection Southern Germany.

In good conditionj. With unobtrusive scuffmarks and color losses along the outer margin and the red hair of one of the figures. Figures with isolated soiled spots and color traces, dusted in dimples, however, not impairing the overall impression.