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CLAUDE LALANNE AND FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Merle Perché, designed in 2006, realised in 2008
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Merle Perché, designed in 2006, realised in 2008
- Monogrammed CL, FXL, branded LALANNE, dated 2008 and numbered 4/8 AP on the base and monogrammed FXL, branded LALANNE, dated 2008, numbered 4/8 A and inscribed P on the bird
- 153 x 39 x 39 cm ; 60 1/4 x 15 3/8 x 15 3/8 in.
patinated bronze sculpture
Provenance
Private collection, France
Literature
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 203
Condition
Good overall condition. The patina of the bird presents with some wear (some of it is original and intended by the artist). The proper right wing presents with some more significant wear and losses to the patina on approximately 3 x 2 cm. The base with some very light oxidation on the surface and some instances of light wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Collaborative works between Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne are rare.
While often associated, works executed by the two artists together are not common.
Merle Perché is such work and epitomizes the world of the Lalannes: the animal world for François-Xavier and the plant world for Claude.
It is a highly important work in the artist's corpus.
While often associated, works executed by the two artists together are not common.
Merle Perché is such work and epitomizes the world of the Lalannes: the animal world for François-Xavier and the plant world for Claude.
It is a highly important work in the artist's corpus.