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François-Xavier Lalanne
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- A Rare "Crapaud" Chair and "Nénuphar" Table
polyester
Provenance
Demisch Danant Gallery, New York
Literature
Patrick D'Elme, "Histoire des Lalannes," Cimaise, January 1970, p. 55
Les Lalannes, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris, 1975, pp. 72-73
"Atelier Lalanne," Architectural Digest, February 1981, p. 113
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 38
Condition
Overall excellent condition. The chair with some expected scratches to the top surface. The back rest which can be turned to an upright seat back, with some minor wear to the surface adjacent to the two hardware elements to the edges. The interior of the toad where the seat swings by with some minor scratches.
The lilypad table with some minor surface scratches.
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.