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François-Xavier Lalanne
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- Fauteuil oiseau de marbre, grand modèle, 1974
- Porte au revers sur une plaque en métal le cachet FxL Lalanne datée 74 et numérotée 1/6
- Hauteur : 120 cm (47 1/4 in.) Largeur : 91 cm (35 4/5 in.) Profondeur : 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
en marbre penthélique blanc formant assise, dossier et accotoirs, l'armature en fer forgé peint en noir formant le piétement
Provenance
Collection privée, Belgique
Literature
John Russell, Gilbert Brownstone et Blaise Gauthier, Les Lalanne, éd. SMI et le Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 1975, pp. 22, 62
Les Lalanne, catalogue d'exposition, Christian Fayt Gallery, Knokke, 11 août-16 septembre 1984, p. 16
Les Lalanne, catalogue d'exposition, Christian Fayt Gallery, Knokke, 11 août-16 septembre 1984, p. 16
Condition
Restauration postérieure sur l'ensemble de la pièce.
Quelques légers éclats de marbre sur les arrêts du fauteuils se trouvant à la base de la queue et a la base des ailes reposant toutes trois au sol.
Un éclat de quelques millimètres plus important situé en haut dans l'arrondi de l'aile.
Petits éclats au revers sur la surface en marbre placé sur la structure métallique.
Trace de restauration sur le bec.
La structure en métal avec quelques traces d'oxydation et quelques rayures.
Depuis son année d'acquisition 1975, ce fauteuil a été placé à l'extérieur.
Good overall condition.
Traces of later restoration on the piece.
Some slight dents on the marble, on the edges of the seat on the bottom of the tail and on the base of the wings.
A dent of a few millimetres on the top of the curve of the wing.
Trace of restoration on the beak. The metal structure shows traces of oxidizing and scratches.
Since its acquisition in 1975, this armchair has been outside.
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.