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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | "Bélier" from the "Nouveaux Moutons" Series
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- "Bélier" from the "Nouveaux Moutons" Series
- inscribed FXL, impressed LALANNE/Landowski Fondeur 1997, and numbered 6/250
- epoxy stone, patinated bronze
- 36 1/2 x 40 1/4 x 15 inches
- 1997
number 6 from an edition of 250
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 37
Reed Krakoff, Ben Brown and Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York and Ben Brown Fine Arts, London, 2006, pp. 3 and 66
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 188
Les Lalanne on Park Avenue, exh. cat. Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2009, n.p.
Les Lalanne at Fairchild, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, Coral Gables, 2010, n.p.
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, n.p.
Adrien Dannatt, Les Lalanne, Fifty Years of Work, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2015, pp. 71, 77, 88-89 and 106-108
Reed Krakoff, Ben Brown and Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York and Ben Brown Fine Arts, London, 2006, pp. 3 and 66
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 188
Les Lalanne on Park Avenue, exh. cat. Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2009, n.p.
Les Lalanne at Fairchild, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, Coral Gables, 2010, n.p.
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, n.p.
Adrien Dannatt, Les Lalanne, Fifty Years of Work, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2015, pp. 71, 77, 88-89 and 106-108
Condition
Overall very good condition. The epoxy stone has been professionally cleaned and presents very well overall. There are a few occasional irregularities in the stone or faint color variations, which are inherent in the material. The stone of this model is traditionally a finer grain and slightly cooler in hue than the "Mouton de Pierre" model and this slight contrast in material presents nicely in this example. The bronze elements have been professionally and sensitively waxed to ensure the rich saturation of the metal is exhibited to its fullest potential. The bronze is a slightly warmer hue with inflections of chocolate brown and blue, which adds a nice level of complexity and dimension to the metal when compared against the catalogue illustration. The bronze is in very good condition with surface scratches and abrasions, particularly at the legs (as is faintly visible in the catalogue illustration). An iconic model by Lalanne, this example presents nicely alongside the other "Moutons" from this designation (lot 103, 104, 105, 107).
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.