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François-Xavier Lalanne
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 GBP
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- Moutons de Laine
- each: inscribed with the artist's intials and stamped 68 on the underside
- wool, aluminium and wood on casters
- with head: 86 by 100 by 47cm.; 33 3/8 by 39 3/8 by 18 1/2 in.
- without: 53 by 76 by 43cm.; 20 7/8 by 29 7/8 by 17in.
(One with head and two without heads)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in 1969
Exhibited
Leipzig, Museum der Bildenden Künste, Gunter Sachs, 2008
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Paris, Centre National d'Art Contemporain, Les Lalanne, 1975, p. 10, illustration of another examples
Exhibition Catalogue, Chenonceau, Château de Chenonceau, Les Lalanne, 1991, pp. 57, 97-99, illustrations of other examples in colour
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris 2008, pp. 192-193, 299 & 303 illustrations of other examples in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Paris, Les Arts Décoratifs, Les Lalanne, 2010, pp. 40-41, 98, illustrations of other examples in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although they fail to convey the three-dimensionality of the original.
Condition:
This work is in overall good condition with their original wool made out of different skins as illustrated in the catalogue, particularly apparent on the right side of the sheep with the head. The wool is lifting slightly on the forehead, on the cheeks and under the chin. There are a few traces of residual glue on a patch of wool under the left ear. There are traces of light green pigment on the seat in a small area circa 8cm long and a small area of faint brown on the upper side of one of the ottoman. There are some traces of glue, a few scratches and wear to the patina along the edges of the ears and nose as to be expected. There are a few thin scratches and wear to the patina of the sheep. All three sheep are all on their original wooden castors.
"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."