Lot 2
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CLAUDE LALANNE | "Ginkgo" Dining Suite

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description

  • Claude Lalanne
  • "Ginkgo" Dining Suite
  • the table numbered 1/8-160, impressed LALANNE, monogrammed CL and dated 97the chairs numbered 2/8, impressed LALANNE, monogrammed CL, dated 97 and each stamped A through H
  • patinated aluminum
  • dining table:  27 7/8  in. (70.6 cm) high64 in. (162.5 cm) diameter chairs:  30 5/8  x 23 3/4  x 21 3/4  in. (77.7 x 60.3 x 55.2 cm) each
  • 1997
comprising a dining table and eight chairsthe table: number 1 from an edition of 8the chairs: number 2 from an edition of 8

Literature

Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, pp. 130 (for the table and chair models) and 131 (for the chair model)
Reed Krakoff, Ben Brown and Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York and Ben Brown Fine Arts, London, 2006, pp. 16-17, 46 (for the table model) and 94-95 (for the table and chair models)
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, pp. 266-267 (for the table and chair models)
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, n.p. (for the table and chair models)
Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne: In the Domain of Dreams, New York, 2018, pp. 222-223 (for the table and chair models)

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The table and chairs have been recently sensitively cleaned and conserved by a professional art conservator and present beautifully overall. The metallic surfaces of the chairs and the table with some minor irregularities that are inherent to production. The tabletop presents with some occasional scattered surface scratches, abrasions, and areas of minor discoloration, consistent with age, use, and exposure to the elements. The outer edge of the table top with a small concentrated area of surface irregularities which are likely inherent in the making. The chairs were modified with water drainage holes which have been sensitively filled and toned by a professional conservator, visible only upon close inspection and not visually distracting. When viewed in person, the naturalistic, textured metallic surface reflects light beautifully. In addition to regular indoor use, this dining set can also be displayed outdoors.
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.