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Claude Lalanne
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Claude Lalanne
- "Main-Fenouil"
- impressed LALANNE 2/25 86
- patinated bronze
number two from an edition of twenty-five
Provenance
Marisa del Re Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1988
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1988
Literature
Grace Gluck, "New York Gallery Notes," Art in America, May 1967 (for a related hand sculpture)
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 65
Catherine Loewer, ed., Claude et François-Xavier Lalanne: Fragments, 2000, p. 107
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 65
Catherine Loewer, ed., Claude et François-Xavier Lalanne: Fragments, 2000, p. 107
Condition
Overall in excellent original condition, with some light surface dirt to the recessed portions of the design. A very rare small scale sculpture by the artist showing signature incorporation of human elements and foliate decoration.
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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.