Lalanne's Legendary Ostrich Bar Lands at Auction | Important Design Curated by Betty Catroux

Paris | 20 May 2025

P resented in partnership with Sotheby's International Realty, ‘Le Bar aux Autruches’ is François-Xavier Lalanne at his finest. A perfect fusion of function and wit, this life-sized porcelain duo of ostriches hides a series of bar compartments, while a central egg doubles as an ice bucket. One of only six ever created, this piece was once Lalanne’s personal copy.

Now, for the first time, the legendary Bar aux Autruches will lead the Important Design Sale this May in Paris.

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