François-Xavier Lalanne, Sphinx, 2005, Silver Gelatin Print

About This Piece

François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) and Claude Lalanne (1925-1919), Sphinx, 2005

Techniques : gelatin silver print hand signed by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition

Dimensions of the paper : 38 x 28 cm (14,96 x 11 inches)

Dimensions of the print itself : 18 x 20,5 cm (7 x 8 inches)

This rare print is the only print to be the result of a collective work by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne : it is an association of a sphinx head by Claude Lalanne, and a leopard body by François Xavier Lalanne. Claude and Francois Xavier Lalanne are 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, fishes, birds… 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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Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Contemporary
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	RJQ-1507675
Materials	Silver gelatin print
Color	Black, white
Width	28 cm 11.0 inch
Depth	1 cm 0.4 inch
Height	38 cm 15.0 inch
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Ships from	France
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