Auction Preview: L’Univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne at Sotheby’s, Paris, October 23 — 24
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What: L’Univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & Francois-Xavier LalanneWhere: Sotheby’s, 76, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, CS 10010, 75384, Cedex 08, Paris, FranceWhen: October 23 — 24, 6:30 pm CESTPublic Viewing: October 19, 2019 | 11:00 AM - 07:00 PAuction Preview: L’Univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne at Sotheby’s, Paris, October 23 — 24
What: L’Univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & Francois-Xavier LalanneWhere: Sotheby’s, 76, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, CS 10010, 75384, Cedex 08, Paris, FranceWhen: October 23 — 24, 6:30 pm CESTPublic Viewing: October 19, 2019 | 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM CEST, October 20, 2019 | 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM CEST, October 21, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM CEST, October 22, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM CEST, October 23, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM CESTTop Lots at the Sale:— “Unique Rhinocretaire,” 1991 — Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008); patinated welded copper and metal, the fall-front opening to reveal a writing surface. Monogrammed FXL, stamped LALANNE, dated 91 and numbered 1/1 on one thigh. Measurement: 126x255x72 cm; 49 5/8x100 3/8x28 3/8 in. Featured in lot 13. Estimate: 700,000 — 1,000,000 EUR (772,900 USD - 1,104,100 USD)— “Grand Mouflon of Pauline Bar Cabinet,” 2008 — Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008); gilt patinated bronze, maillechort, painted interior. Monogrammed FXL, stamped LALANNE, dated 2008 and numbered 7/8 on a leg. Measurement: 130x120x53.5 cm; 51 1/8x47 1/4x21 in. Featured in lot 38. Estimate: 600,000 — 800,000 EUR (662,500 USD - 883,300 USD)— “Les Trois Grands Moutons De Peter (Peter’s Three Large Sheep),” 2007 — Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008); gilt patinated bronze. Each monogrammed FXL, dated 2007 and numbered EA 4/4 A and with foundry mark bocquel Fd. on the hoofs. The largest: 81x105x45 cm; 31 7/8x41 3/8x17 3/4 in. Featured in lot 20. Estimate: 500,000 — 700,000 EUR (552,000 USD - 772,900 USD)— “Le Lapin De Victoire (The Rabbit of Victory),” 2013 — Claude Lalanne (1925-2019); gilt patinated bronze. Monogrammed C.L., stamped Claude Lalanne, dated 2013 and numbered 8/8 on one arm. Measurement: 222x90x79 cm; 87 3/4x35 7/8x31 in. Featured in lot 41. Estimate: 500,000 — 700,000 EUR (552,000 USD - 772,900 USD)— “Crocodile Desk,” 2009 — Claude Lalanne (1925-2019); gilt patinated bronze. Monogrammed C.L., stamped LALANNE, dated 2009 and numbered 7/8 on the edge of the top. Measurement: 87x155x57 cm; 34 1/4x61x22 1/2 in. Featured in lot 11. Estimate: 400,000 — 600,000 EUR (441,650 USD - 662,450 USD)— “Ours,” 2015 — Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008); patinated bronze. Monogrammed FXL, dated 2015, numbered 8/8 and with foundry mark bocquel Fd. on the base. Measurement: 315x151x152 cm; 124x59 3/8x59 3/4 in. Featured in lot 18. Estimate: 400,000 — 600,000 EUR (441,650 USD - 662,450 USD)— “Crocodile Settee,” 2016 — Claude Lalanne (1925-2019); gilt patinated bronze and copper. Monogrammed C.L., stamped Lalanne, dated 2016 and numbered 6/8 on the seat. Measurement: 83x127.5x58 cm; 32 5/8x50 1/8x22 7/8 in. Featured in lot 35. Estimate: 400,000 — 600,000 EUR (441,650 USD - 662,450 USD)— “Lapin A Vent (Rabbit Wind),” 2004 — Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008); gilt patinated bronze ; ball-bearing head. Monogrammed FXL, stamped Lalanne, dated 2004 and numbered 7/8 on one wing. Measurement: 180x255x47 cm; 70 7/8x100 3/8x18 1/2 in. Featured in lot 36. Estimate: 400,000 — 600,000 EUR (441,650 USD - 662,450 USD)For details, visit: https://www.sothebys.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more