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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | "Brebis" from the “Nouveaux Moutons” Series
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- "Brebis" from the “Nouveaux Moutons” Series
- monogrammed FXL, impressed LALANNE/Landowski Fondeur/1997 and numbered 130/250
- epoxy stone, patinated bronze
- 36 x 38 x 12 1/2 inches
- 1997
number 130 from an edition of 250
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, 1998, p. 37
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 188
Les Lalanne at Fairchild, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, Coral Gables, 2010, pp. 6-7 and 9-11
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, n.p.
Adrien Dannatt, Les Lalanne, Fifty Years of Work, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2015, pp. 71, 88-89 and 106-110
Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne: In the Domain of Dreams, New York, 2018, pp. 64, 181-182, 192 and 254-255
Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 188
Les Lalanne at Fairchild, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, Coral Gables, 2010, pp. 6-7 and 9-11
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, n.p.
Adrien Dannatt, Les Lalanne, Fifty Years of Work, exh. cat., Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 2015, pp. 71, 88-89 and 106-110
Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne: In the Domain of Dreams, New York, 2018, pp. 64, 181-182, 192 and 254-255
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The epoxy stone has been professionally cleaned and presents with a few occasional irregularities in the stone and faint color variations inherent in the material. The upper neck, tail area and proper left back foot with some light surface soiling to the epoxy surface, consistent with age and not visually distracting. The underside of the tail area with very minor surface irregularity to the epoxy surface measuring approximately ½ inch. The bronze elements have been professionally waxed to bring out the rich saturation of the patina. When compared against the catalogue illustration, the bronze is a warmer hue with occasional inflections of blue which adds a nice level of complexity and dimension to the metal. The bronze is in very good condition with scattered surface scratches and abrasions, concentrated primarily to the feet and typical with age. This lovey Brebis is presented alongside other strong and complementary examples from the "Nouveau Moutons" family (lots 7 and 9) and is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
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.