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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | "Mouton de Pierre"
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- "Mouton de Pierre"
- inscribed FXL, impressed LALANNE, and numbered 214/250
- epoxy stone, patinated bronze
- 36 1/2 x 40 1/4 x 15 inches
- designed 1979
number 214 from an edition of 250
Provenance
Hokin Gallery, Bay Harbour Islands, Florida
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1991
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1991
Condition
Overall very good condition. The epoxy stone as been professionally cleaned and presents with a warmer, natural stone hue compared with the catalogue illustration. The concrete is in good condition, presenting with a few occasional irregularities in the stone and faint color variations inherent in the material. The bronze elements have been professionally waxed, allowing for the rich patination to be exhibited to its full potential. The bronze is less inky than illustrated in the catalogue and presents with more depth and variation with notes of blue and warm brown. There is some rubbing to the raised areas of the bronze, namely the ears and nose, as well as some surface wear and abrasions to the legs. These are not visually disruptive to the overall form. An iconic model by Lalanne, this example presents nicely alongside the other "Moutons" from this designation (lots 103, 104, 106, 107).
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.