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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Génie de Bellerive, 2008
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Génie de Bellerive, 2008
- Monogrammed FXL, branded LALANNE, dated 2008 and numbered 2/8 P on a wing
- Height : 174,7 cm ; 68 3/4 in.
patinated bronze sculpture
Provenance
Private collection, France
Literature
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, n.p. for a similar stone example
Condition
Very good overall condition. The patina presents with some instances of extremely light wear, consistent with age and use. The surface presents with minute white surface stains.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This sculpture is François-Xavier's Lalanne's tribute to two artists who were also his good friends : Constantin Brancusi and Max Ernst. The columnar format references Brancusi's artwork La Colonne sans fin while the owl draws inspiration from Ernst's Le Grand Assistant.