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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), Sheep, unique work
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Saint-Didier, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2022 • 6 sales
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This unique work by François-Xavier Lalanne is executed in watercolor, with lines drawn in graphite and in a pencil-like manner. Depicting three sheep, it is the sketch that served as the model for the print "Les Moutons" (from François-Xavier Lalanne's "Bestiaire nécessaire," a limited-edition portfolio from 2004). Hand-signed by François-Xavier Lalanne, it is in perfect condition. Provenance: a gift from François-Xavier Lalanne to a close friend; subsequently a private collection. The sheep is the most famous and emblematic animal in François-Xavier Lalanne's bestiary.
With his wife Claude, François-Xavier Lalanne (1908–2008) is the most celebrated French sculptor of the second half of the 20th century. His work is characterized by animal imagery. He studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris. Upon arriving in the capital, he was introduced to numerous figures of Surrealism and Modernism, such as Man Ray, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, and Constantin Brancusi. He is particularly known for his sheep, rams, birds, and hens. Supported by gallerists such as Alexandre Iolas, Leo Castelli, Paul Kasmin, and Ben Brown, his work was quickly collected by leading connoisseurs, including Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Bergé, Karl Lagerfeld, Peter Marino, Valentino, Terry de Gunzburg, Alberto Pinto, the Rothschilds, the Noailles, Jane Holzer, Michael Shvo, Georges Pompidou, Roman Abramovich, and Jacques Grange. Year: 2004 Dimensions: 21 x 30 cm (8.27 x 11.81 inches) Materials and techniques: Paper
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ConditionExcellentColorsGreen, Blue, White, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight21 cmWidth30 cm
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Saint-Didier, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2022 • 6 sales