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François-Xavier Lalanne
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- Monument aux oiseaux
- signé, signé des initiales, daté (sous la queue) et numerote 2/8 (sur l'aile gauche)
- cuivre repoussé et mécanisme de girouette montés sur un obélisque en pierre de Massangis flammée (pierre de Bourgogne)
- Oiseau/Bird : 46 x 30,5 x 113 cm ; 18 1/8 x 12 x 44 1/2 in.
- Obelisque/Obelisk (3 sections) : 300 x 70 x 70 cm ; 118 1/8 x 27 9/16 x 27 9/16 in.
- Exécuté en 1984.
Provenance
Galerie Christian Fayt, Knokke-le-Zoute
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Knokke-le-Zoute, Galerie Christian Fayt, Les Lalanne, 1984; catalogue, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, atlought the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is in very good condition, although surface dirts are visible on the stone, especially specks of verdigris.
"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
signed, signed with initials, dated (under the tail) and numbered 2/8 (on the left wing) ; embossed copper with weather vane system mounted on an obelisk of flaming Massangis (Burgondy) stone. Executed in 1984.
Inauguration de la Colombe de Noé de François-Xavier Lalanne au Lavinia Garden à Jérusalem, 1978. © Dan Schaffner