Contemporary Art Day Sale
Contemporary Art Day Sale
Property from a Distinguished Asian Private Collector and Important Patron of the Arts 知名亞洲藏家及重要藝術贊助人珍藏
FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE 弗朗索瓦·沙維爾·萊蘭 | LE DIRECTION DE L'ESCARGOT 蝸牛方向標
Auction Closed
July 10, 06:29 AM GMT
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Property from a Distinguished Asian Private Collector and Important Patron of the Arts
知名亞洲藏家及重要藝術贊助人珍藏
FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE
1927 - 2008
LE DIRECTION DE L'ESCARGOT
bronze
monogramed FxL, stamped LALANNE, dated 2008 and numbered EA 3/4 on the tail
Designed in 1996, executed in 1997 and cast in 2008, this work is artist's proof number 3 from an edition of 8, plus 4 artist's proofs.
52 by 83 by 42.5 cm. 20½ by 32⅝ by 16¾ in.
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弗朗索瓦·沙維爾·萊蘭
1927 - 2008
蝸牛方向標
青銅雕塑
1996年設計，1997年製造，2008年鑄造
款識
FxL，LALANNE，2008，EA 3/4（蝸牛尾巴）
版數
藝術家自留版3/4
此作品共8件，並加上4件藝術家自留版
52 x 83 x 42.5 公分，20½ x 32⅝ x 16¾ 英寸
Ben Brown Fine Arts, Hong Kong
Acquired from the above by the present owner
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Claude Lalanne.
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香港，Ben Brown Fine Arts 畫廊
現藏者購自上述來源
此作品附設由克洛德·萊蘭簽發之作品保證書
This work is in very good condition overall. Evidence of light surface scratches, gentle abrasions and wear in handling scarcely scattered throughout. Visible upon close examination, pinpoint patina wear and minor oxidation are noted in isolated places.
"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."