François-Xavier Lalanne

Lot 13. François-Xavier Lalanne (1927 - 2008), Rhinocrétaire (“Rhinodesk”), 1991. Patinated welded copper and metal, the fall-front opening to reveal a writing surface. Monogrammed FXL, stamped LALANNE, dated 91 and numbered 1/1 on one thigh, 126 x 255 x 72 cm ; 49 ⅝ x 100 ⅜ x 28 ⅜ in. Estimate: €700,000 - 1,000,000. Lot sold: €5,404,400. Courtesy Sotheby’s. PARIS.- The two-day auction of the personal collection of the late artist duo Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne drew to a close at Sotheby’s Paris... [Lire la suite]

  Claude Lalanne, Structure Vegetale avec Singes, 2012, bronze, 34 x 66 x 66 inches, 86.4 x 167.6 x 167.6 cm, Edition of 1 (#1/1). Les Lalanne © 2019 Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York, NY/ADAGP, Paris, France. NEW YORK, NY.- Kasmin presents a new exhibition of work by French sculptors Les Lalanne, on view from January 24– March 9, 2019. Designed in a unique collaboration with world-renowned landscape architect Louis Benech, the presentation will kick off the year’s programming at... [Lire la suite]

Lot 444. Jean Royère, "Étoile" Sideboard From The Dumont Residence, France, 1958. Straw marquetry, oak interior, 35 5/8 x 82 3/4 x 18 in. (90.5 x 210.2 x 45.7 cm). Estimate $200,000–300,000. Sold for $1,755,000. Courtesy Sotheby’s. NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s spring auctions of 20th Century Design concluded yesterday in New York with an impressive total of $25.1 million – surpassing the series’ high estimate of $21.6 million. Nearly 400 lots were offered over the course of two days, with an outstanding 87.2% of lots sold... [Lire la suite]

Ali Banisadr (B. 1976, Iranian), In Medias Res,signed, oil on canvas, 167.6 by 223.5cm.; 66 by 87 3/4 in. Estimate $200,000-300,000. Lot Sold $459,000. Courtesy Sotheby's DUBAI.- Tonight Sotheby's Boundless: Dubai sale achieved a total of $3.6m / £2.8m / €3.1m (pre-sale est. $2.6m – 3.6m) and a sell-through rate of 80%. Bidders in the room, on the phone and online competed to buy works spanning 20th Century and Contemporary Middle Eastern and International art, Design, Photography,... [Lire la suite]

Jacques Grange Portrait © Jérôme Hong Kong - In autumn this year, Sotheby’s will offer property from the collection of Jacques Grange, the French interior designer renowned for his refined and eclectic taste. The sale comprises a mix of modern and contemporary art, 20th century design, photographs, antiques, 19th century drawings and Symbolist works, assembled with erudition, sensitivity and a light touch. Comprising 150 lots, the collection will be offered at auction in Paris on 21 and 22 November. Cécile Verdier, Worldwide... [Lire la suite]

Lot 183. François Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), Oiseau bleu. Estimation : 6 000 - 8 000 €. Photo Beaussant Lefèvre Épreuve en bronze à patine médaille et patine verte, numérotée 6/250, édition Artcurial. (Petite réparation). Hauteur avec le socle: 17,5 cm  Bibliographie: - Robert Rosenblum, Les Lalanne, Genève, 1991, page 122, une photographie d'une exposition au Musée de Nemours montre un exemplaire similaire. - Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, sans numérotation de... [Lire la suite]

Claude Lalanne, Choupatte, 2014. Bronze with green patina, 55 x 66 cm. ST. MORITZ.- Robilant+Voena present Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, an exhibition of works by the French artist duo on view at their St Moritz gallery from 17 February to 27 March 2017. François-Xavier (1927 - 2008) is renowned for his large-scale sculpture animals that often contain secret compartments or double as functional furniture, such as his 1964 Rhinocrataire – a life-size rhino with a desk concealed in its stomach. Claude... [Lire la suite]

François-Xavier Lalanne (1927 - 2008), Babouin, 1984. Cast iron, 139 x 80 x 70 cm; (54 3/4 x 31 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.). Edition of 8 + 4 AP. Courtesy of Ben Brown Fine Arts. LONDON.- This autumn Ben Brown Fine Arts presents Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, a major exhibition devoted to the wonderful and whimsical work of French artists Claude and the late François-Xavier Lalanne. Choreographed by interior designer Manfredi della Gherardesca, the exhibition brings together almost 30 works by both artists,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 28B. Yves Klein (1928-1962), Monogold Sans titre (MG 44), signé, daté, dédicacé et situé 'Pour Jeannine avec la vraie amitié de Yves - Paris 1961' (au dos), feuilles d'or sur panneau en bois, 21 x 15.5 cm. (8 ¼ x 6 1/8 in.). Réalisé en 1961. Ancienne collection Claude Berri. Price Realised: $1,313,010. Photo: © Christie’s Images Limited 2016. PARIS.- Christie’s new series of 20th Century auctions, held during FIAC week, celebrated Modern, Post-War and Contemporary art and displayed a... [Lire la suite]

PAD PARIS 2016 PARIS.- PAD Paris célèbre ses 20 ans et les plus grands marchands français et internationaux répondent présents pour réaffirmer leur attachement à cet événement devenu incontournable pour les amateurs et collectionneurs d’Art et de Design du monde entier.  Clin d’oeil au PAD London qui fêtera ses 10 ans de succès outre-Manche en octobre 2016, les galeries britanniques tels que Aktis Gallery, FUMI, Repetto, ou encore Rose Uniacke seront présents à Paris. De même, des galeries venues de Suède, d’Espagne, de... [Lire la suite]