Lot 32
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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Troupeau, from the Nouveaux Moutons series

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 EUR
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Description

  • Troupeau, from the Nouveaux Moutons series
  • Brebis : 91 x 100 x 37 cm ; 35 7/8 x 39 3/8 x 14 1/2 in. ; Bélier : 94 x 98 x 35 cm ; 37 x 38 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. Agneau : 49,5 x 58 x 17 cm ; 19 1/2 x 22 7/8 x 6 5/8 in.
2001-2010patinated bronze and epoxy stone The Brebis monogrammed FXL, stamped LALANNE, dated 2001, numbered 250/250 and with foundry mark Landowski Fondeur under the muzzle, the Bélier monogrammed FXL, stamped LALANNE, numbered 239/250, dated 2008 and with foundry mark Landowski Fondeur under the muzzle, the Agneau monogrammed FXL, dated 2010, numbered 291/500 and with foundry mark Blanchet Fondeur under the muzzle

Condition

Very good overall condition. The Bélier presents with some very light wear to the patina, consistent with age and use. There is a tiny loss of epoxy stone above one leg (approx. 7 mm), that might be inherent to the making. The Brebis presents with some light soiling of the epoxy stone with some stains, inherent to external exposure. The patinated bronze presents with some light wear and with a few oxidation stains. There are a few minute losses of patina on the legs. The Agneau presents with some light oxidation to the patina and some very light wear along the edges. The epoxy stone presents with a few stains.
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