Lot 211
  • 211

François-Xavier Lalanne

Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 USD
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Description

  • François-Xavier Lalanne
  • "Brebis," "Bélier," and "Agneau" from the "Nouveaux Moutons" Series
  • each signed LALANNE/FXL, dated and with foundry and edition number
  • epoxy stone and patinated bronze
respectively numbered 97 from an edition of 250, 116 from an edition of 250 and 132 from an edition of 500

Provenance

Bélier:  Guy Pieters Gallery, Knokke-Heist, 1998
Brebis: Gasiunasen Gallery, 2010
Agneau: Christie's Paris, December 5, 2013, lot 231

Literature

Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 37 
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 188
Les Lalanne, exh. cat., Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 2010, p. 143 

Condition

Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the bodies of the sheep present with a slightly more cream hue than in the catalogue illustration. The epoxy stone has been cleaned and presents with minor surface dirt and a few minor flecks consistent with age and outdoor exposure. The interior of the proper left leg of the lamb with a minor imperfection to the upper part, only visible upon close inspection and possibly from an old restoration. The bronze surfaces have been cleaned and present with a few minor surface scratches, minor abrasions and minor wear to the patina to the raised portions of the design, consistent with age and gentle handling. A rare opportunity to acquire a family of Lalanne sheep.
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.