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Lot 132
  • 132

FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Rhinocéros bleu, 1981

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description

  • Rhinocéros bleu, 1981
  • Monogrammed FXL, dated 81, branded ARTCURIAL and numbered 100/150 on the underside
  • 25 x 55 x 16 cm ; 9 7/8 x 21 5/8 x 6 1/4 in.
enamelled bronze

Provenance

Private collection, France, acquired directly from the manufacturer in 1984
Thence by descent

Literature

Robert Rosenblum, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1991, pp. 123 and 127
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 325 and 328

Condition

Very good overall condition. The enamel presents with a few very light surface scratches and some very minute losses along the edges, not visually distractive. The underside of the rhino presents with a casting flaw and a lack of enamel, both most likely inherent to the manufacturing process. The plastic layer covering the cartouche containing the signature, date and numeration on the underside is lifting.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

This lot is sold with a certificate from the manufacturer.