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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Chat noir, 1987
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Chat noir, 1987
- Monogrammed FXL, branded LALANNE, numbered 2/8 and with foundry mark BOCQUEL FONDEUR on the back
- 15 x 30,3 x 14,8 cm ; 5 7/8 x 12 x 5 7/8 in.
patinated bronze sculpture
Provenance
Private collection, France
Literature
Robert Rosenblum, Les Lalanne, Geneva, 1991, pp. 41 and 128
Condition
Good overall condition. The patina presents with instances of handling wear scattered, partially visible in the catalogue illustration on the head and on one of the feet. The scratch visible in the catalogue illustration on the the body of the cat has been re-patinated.
"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."