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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Tête, unique, 1979
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- Tête, unique, 1979
- 5 x 5 x 6 cm ; 2 x 2 x 2 3/8 in.
patinated bronze ; branded François X Lalanne, monogrammed FXL, dated 79 and numbered 1/1 on the underside
Literature
For views of La Tête and sketches of la Tête Maison :
Les Lalanne, exhibition catalogue, Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, June 1975, pp. 83-89
Robert Rosenblum, Les Lalanne, Geneva, 1991, p. 109
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 45
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, pp. 250-253 and 255-257
Paul Kasmin Gallery, Les Lalanne, Fifty years of work, 1964-2015, New York, 2015, p. 33
Les Lalanne, exhibition catalogue, Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, June 1975, pp. 83-89
Robert Rosenblum, Les Lalanne, Geneva, 1991, p. 109
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 45
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, pp. 250-253 and 255-257
Paul Kasmin Gallery, Les Lalanne, Fifty years of work, 1964-2015, New York, 2015, p. 33
Condition
Very good overall condition. The surface with very light tarnishing of the gilt and very light oxidation, consistent with age and use. Remnants of a previous paper label on the underside. A few minute traces of polish in the recessed areas, partially visible in the catalogue illustration.
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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."