FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Mouton de Pierre

2008patinated bronze and stone Monogrammed FXL, stamped LALANNE, dated 2008 and numbered 1/8 A on one cheek

Good overall condition consistent with external exposure. The patinated bronze presents with some wear and discoloration to the patina throughout, inherent to external exposure. One horn presents with a red trace on approximately 6 cm that appear to be a scuff revealing a red sub-layer of the patina.There are some instances of light vert-de-gris in the recessed areas of the head with stronger occurrences along one ear and horn. The legs presents with stains and are almost covered of vert-de-gris, especially the front ones. The stone presents with a few scratches, some surface soiling and some dirt stains concentrated to the upper part and the head of the sheep. There is a superficial chip of stone on top of the head on approximately 1,5 cm of diameter. There are vert-de-gris vertical dripping traces on each side of the stone body, on approximately 30 cm, starting below the horns and going through right above the front legs. All consistent with external exposure. Approximative weight : 320 kg.
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