Discover a rare and captivating work by François-Xavier Lalanne, "The Sheep," an original print dating from 2004. This unique piece captures the essence of modern style with elegant simplicity and timeless charm.
- The artwork presents a bucolic scene of sheep, illustrated with a soft and soothing color palette, including white, black, green, and blue.
- Printed on high-quality paper, this print showcases the artist's exceptional skill.
- François-Xavier Lalanne is renowned for his innovative and poetic approach to art, and this piece is a perfect example.
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Rare original lithograph handsigned in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "Les Moutons" ("The Sheeps"), in perfect condition This rare lithograph has the distinctive characteristic to be printed on a blotting paper made in wool felt, and to have relief. Limited edition of 75 unumbered copies Dimensions: 39 x 29 cm (15.35 x 11.41 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, ducks, birds, pigeons, monkeys. 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...
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhite, Black, Green, BlueMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationSquareArt sizeSmallHeight39 cmWidth39 cmSigns of usageScratches