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François-Xavier Lalanne
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- L'Âne de Pompadour, designed in 1973, realised in 2001
- patinated bronze, brass and leather
- 180 x 183 x 44 cm ; 70 7/8 x 72 x 17 3/8 in.
patinated bronze, brass and leather
Monogrammed FxL, branded LALANNE, dated 2001 and numbered 2/8 on the flank
Monogrammed FxL, branded LALANNE, dated 2001 and numbered 2/8 on the flank
Provenance
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Exhibited
Literature
Les Lalanne, exhibition catalogue, Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris, June 15 - July 13, 1975, pp. 76-77
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalannes, Paris, 1998, p. 101
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, pp. 127 and 325
Les Lalanne, exhibition catalogue, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, March 17 - July 4, 2010, pp. 80 and 86-87
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalannes, Paris, 1998, p. 101
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, pp. 127 and 325
Les Lalanne, exhibition catalogue, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, March 17 - July 4, 2010, pp. 80 and 86-87
Condition
EN : Good condition overall.
Light surface scratches scattered, all consistent with age and use.
Traces of oxidation around and under the leather harness.
Scratches of use on the leather of the harness.
The condition of the inside desk is consistent with age and use with multiple scratches and scuffs (visible on the catalogue illustration, p. 134). Please note that a lunge line in leather, not illustrated in the catalogue, is provided with the harness.
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FR : Bon état général. Légères rayures de surface éparses, cohérentes avec l'âge et l'utilisation. Traces d'oxydation autour et en dessous du licol en cuir. Rayures d'usage sur le harnais en cuir. L'état de l'intérieur du bureau est cohérent avec l'âge et l'utilisation avec de nombreuses rayures et égratignures (visible sur l'illustration du catalogue p. 134). Veuillez noter qu'une longe en cuir, non illustrée au catalogue, accompagne le licol.
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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. 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."