Claude Lalanne

Unique "Garlic" Box

Auction Closed

May 25, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property from the Estate of Pierre M. Schlumberger

Claude Lalanne

Unique "Garlic" Box

circa 1970

silvered copper

incised LALANNE

4 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. (11.4 x 7.6 x 6.3 cm)

Gifted from Alexander Iolas Gallery to the present owner

This small and highly naturalistic box in the shape of a garlic bulb comprises a smaller, removable garlic-shaped sculpture which fits on the inside. The box closes with an elaborate clasp shaped like two buds. This unique work is undocumented and was likely made around 1970, a time during which Claude Lalanne specialized in the creation of small objects in bronze.