Lot 153
  • 153

François-Xavier Lalanne

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • François-Xavier Lalanne
  • Tortue, 1973
  • silvered metal
  • 14 x 26 x 19 cm ; 5  1/2  x 10  1/4  x 7  1/2  in.
silvered metal
Monogrammed FxL, dated 1973 and numbered 12/50 on the underside

Provenance

Collection Jacques Grange, Paris

Condition

EN : Good overall condition. Multiple surface scratches, especially on the underside. Several minor dents scattered and minute ones along the edges of the shell. Stains and remnants of glue from previous labels. Light oxidation on the underside. //// FR : Bon état général. Nombreuses rayures de surface, plus partiuclièrement au revers. Plusieurs petits enfoncements épars et très petits enfoncements sur les arêtes de la carapace. Tâches et traces de colle d'anciennes étiquettes. Légère oxydation au revers.
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