François Xavier LALANNE (1927–2008) Sculptural lamp known as “Pigeon,” circa 1991. Features an opaline glass ball shade set within a winged body made of copper sheet and bronze with a brown patina. Stamped “Artcurial,” numbered 405/900, and monogrammed “Fxl” on the tail. Signs of wear, slight oxidation, and electrical system in need of repair. H.: 23 cm; W.: 27 cm; D.: 14 cm. Artcurial edition. Bibliography: Daniel Abadie, *Lalanne(s)*, Paris, Éditions Flammarion, 2008; similar model reproduced on p. 131. Paul Kasmin, *Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne: Art, Work, Life*, Skira Rizzoli, 2012, similar model reproduced n.p. Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier & Claude Lalanne, In the Domain of Dreams, Rizzoli, 2018, similar model reproduced on p. 119.
Estimate
€40,000 - €60,000
Buyer's premium
26.4%
François Xavier LALANNE (1927–2008)
Sculptural lamp known as “Pigeon,” circa 1991.
Features an opaline glass ball shade set within a winged body made of copper sheet and bronze with a brown patina.
Stamped “Artcurial,” numbered 405/900, and monogrammed “Fxl” on the tail.
Signs of wear, slight oxidation, and electrical system in need of repair.
H.: 23 cm; W.: 27 cm; D.: 14 cm.
Artcurial edition.
Bibliography:
Daniel Abadie, *Lalanne(s)*, Paris, Éditions Flammarion, 2008; similar model reproduced on p. 131.
Paul Kasmin, *Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne: Art, Work, Life*, Skira Rizzoli, 2012, similar model reproduced n.p.
Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier & Claude Lalanne, In the Domain of Dreams, Rizzoli, 2018, similar model reproduced on p. 119.
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