Considered as two of the most pioneering, important and beloved French 20th century artists, François-Xavier (1927-2008) and Claude (1925-2019) Lalanne gave life to a poetic œuvre, injecting the familiar and functional with a dreamlike enchantment and overriding sense of whimsy humor. From the monumental to the miniature, each piece of their collection exudes their playful and unique approach to design. |
Highlights will include Claude's emblematic Grand Choupatte ("Cabbage Feet"), Bureau Crocodile ("Crocodile Desk"), tables of ginkgo leaves and her highly sought-after and creative take on jewelry as well as François-Xavier's Rhinocrétaire ("Rhinodesk"), a herd of his whimsical sheep sculptures (Moutons de Peter) and a large bar cabinet designed as a mouflon wild sheep (Grand Mouflon de Pauline). The selection will also include a number of major pieces by artists who were friends of the duo including Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Max Ernst, William N. Copley, Jasper Johns and Elaine Sturtevant. |