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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The snail, 2002
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Saint-Didier, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2022 • 6 sales
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Discover an exceptional work by François-Xavier Lalanne, "The Snail," created in 2002. This lithograph captures the essence of modern style with remarkable finesse, depicting a snail delicately perched on a potted plant.
- **Renowned Artist**: François-Xavier Lalanne is celebrated for his unique and poetic creations that blend art and nature.
- **Refined Technique**: This lithograph on paper reveals a meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of Lalanne's work.
- **Timeless Elegance**: The cream and brown tones lend this piece a simple yet elegant look, ideal for any contemporary interior.
Add a touch of modern art to your collection with this exceptional piece. Contact us for more details.
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The snail, 2002
lithograph hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition
This lithograph by François Xavier Lalanne depicts a beautiful snail.
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, rams, birds and hens.
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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ConditionExcellentColorsBrown, CremeMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight28 cmWidth38 cm
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Saint-Didier, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2022 • 6 sales