FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Canard aux nénuphars

designed in 1972mailechort, copper and biscuit ; comprising a centrepiece and two candlesticksEach piece monogrammed FXL on the underside of the base, the duck with the Manufacture de Sèvres marks and the initials DJ below the tail

Good overall condition. The copper leaves present with some scattered light scratches, including a few slightly more significant ones, some small oxidation stains and a few stains. The patina presents with instances of light wear. The gilt metal stems present with some light wear and the metal base presents with some instances of oxidation. The biscuit elements presents with surface soiling, a few small stains and some rare instances of pitting of oxidation (slightly more visible along the tail of the duck). There are a few rare and very tiny chips to the edges of some biscuit elements, not visually distracting. All consistent with age and use. Dimensions of the candleholders : 22 x 36,8 x 27 cm
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