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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Les Deux Grues
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- Les Deux Grues
- Each monogrammed FXL, numbered 6/8 A and 6/8 B and with foundry mark Chapon Paris on the underside of the tail
- 26,5 x 26 x 7,5 cm ; 10 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 3 in and 33,5 x 24 x 9,5 cm ; 13 1/8 x 9 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.
- designed in 1986, executed in 2008
patinated bronze
Provenance
Private collection, Paris, acquired directly from the artist
Literature
Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, Fragments, exhibition catalogue, Galerie Enrico Navarra and JGM Galerie, Paris, April - May 2000, p. 60
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, Art, Work, Life, New York, 2012, n.p.
Les Lalanne, 50 years of work, 1964 – 2015, exhibition catalogue, Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, March 26 – May 2, 2015, p. 129
Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier & Claude Lalanne, New York, 2018, pp. 118-119
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, Art, Work, Life, New York, 2012, n.p.
Les Lalanne, 50 years of work, 1964 – 2015, exhibition catalogue, Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, March 26 – May 2, 2015, p. 129
Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier & Claude Lalanne, New York, 2018, pp. 118-119
Condition
Very good overall condition. The tallest crane presents with some light wear and tiny losses of patina on the wings, most likely inherent to some handling wear. The feet of both cranes present with some very light wear, consistent with gentle use.
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"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."