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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Mermaids (les Néréides), 2005
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Saint-Didier, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2022 • 6 sales
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Discover "The Nereids" by François-Xavier Lalanne, a captivating 2005 work that embodies the essence of Surrealism. This aquatint, created with a soft varnish on paper, is hand-signed by the artist himself, guaranteeing its authenticity and value.
- **Technique and Materials:** Expert use of aquatint and soft varnish, offering a rich texture and visual depth.
- **Dimensions:** At 38 x 28 cm, this piece is ideal for display in a living space or personal gallery.
- **Condition:** In excellent condition, this artwork is ready to enrich your art collection.
Add a touch of elegance and mystery to your home with this exceptional piece by one of the most renowned French sculptors of the 20th century.
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Mermaids (les Néréides), 2005
Techniques: aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition
Dimensions of the paper: 38 x 28 cm (14.96 x 11 inches)
With his wife Claude, Francois Xavier Lalanne (1908-2008) is the most famous French sculptor of the second half of the twentieth century. His work is characterized by the animal imagery. He studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris. When he arrived in the city, he was introduced to many Surrealist and Modernist figures, such as Man Ray, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, and Constantin Brancusi. He is particularly known for his sheeps, fishes, birds... Supported by gallerists like Alexandre Iolas, Leo Castelli, Paul Kasmin and Ben Brown, his work was early collected by great connoisseurs, among whom 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, Jacques Grange...
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ConditionExcellentColorsBlue, PinkMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight28 cmWidth38 cm
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Saint-Didier, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2022 • 6 sales