François-Xavier Lalanne was born in 1927 in Agen. After the war, he moved to Paris where he studied at the Académie Julian to become a painter. On the occasion of his first exhibition at the Cimaise Gallery in Paris in 1952, Lalanne met Claude Dupeux (Lalanne), his future wife. After meeting her, he gave up painting and started working with her.
The first joint exhibition for Claude and François-Xavier, titled "Zoophite," took place in 1964 at the J. Gallery. They revealed their creations — hybrids of sculptures and everyday objects. In 1966, they introduced themselves under the name Les Lalanne.
The two artists each created their own works but shared a common universe inspired by the animal and plant world and often exhibited together.
François-Xavier invented a bestiary composed of monkeys, rhinos, donkeys, camels, toads, hippos and cats. Among them, the sheep was undoubtedly his favorite animal. Alone or in a flock, with or without a head, sheathed in the fleece of sheep or not, his sheep sculptures can also constitute seats. His will, shared by Claude, was to desacralize the sculpture to give it a familiar dimension.
François-Xavier and Claude are also known for their public commissions. For example, in France, François-Xavier created two concrete pigeons in the city of Grande-Borne in Grigny, and Les Pleureuses (“The Mourners”) is a monumental fountain created in 1986 by the couple that was installed at the Hakone Open-Air Museum in Japan.
The work of Les Lalanne is exhibited throughout the world, presented in both galleries and museums. The retrospective organized in 2010 by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is one of the last major exhibitions of the duo.
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(Biography provided by Bailly Gallery Geneva-Paris)
Les Lalannes: Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne (Exhibition Catalog)
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in New York, NY
Catalog accompanying an exhibition held at New York’s Marisa Del Rey Gallery from May-June 1988. Features both independent and collaborative work by the French artists Claude and Fra...
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Les Lalanne Original Exhibition Poster "À Bagatelle" Hand-Signed, 1998
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exceptional original exhibition poster from the historic 1998 "Les Lalanne à Bagatelle" retrospective captures a definitive moment in 20th-century design history. The imagery im...
Paper
L'Univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne
By Sotheby's, Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in New York, NY
Auction catalog for a sale held at Sotheby’s Paris on October 23 and 24, 2019 dispersing the personal collection of Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne’s own designs from their home...
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François-Xavier Lalanne Catalogue Drawings Sculpture
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in San Diego, CA
François-Xavier Lalanne Catalogue of drawings and sculpture. 36 pages. Limited edition from 1991.
Paper
Selection of Modernist Art Lithographs or Serigraphs
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne, (after) Alexander Calder, (after) Henri Matisse, Victor Vasarely
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of modernist art serigraphs or lithographs, circa 1950s-1970s. They are: 1) Victor Vasarely color lithograph, circa 1960s. It has been recently reframed in a clean lined bl...
Glass, Paper, Wood
$59
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
Sotheby's: Property from the Collection of Josephine & Walter Buhl Ford II, 1st
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Property From the Collection of Josephine & Walter Buhl Ford II. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Walter Buhl Ford II married Josephine Clay ...
Paper
$30
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 0.4 in
Sothebys Catalogue Topographical Paintings, Watercolours and Drawings
By Sotheby's
Located in Mexico City, MX
Auction catalog with outstanding works of Latin American Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Prints. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers. Illustrated editions, reference pi...
Paper
Sothebys Catalogue Latin American Art
By Sotheby's
Located in Mexico City, MX
Auction catalog with outstanding works of Latin America: Contemporary Art. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers. Illustrated editions, reference piece for collectors.
Paper
$1,245
H 25.5 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
Alberto Giacometti Framed Black and White Limited Lithograph "Annette", 1964
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful sketched lithograph by famed Swiss artists/sculptor Alberto Giacometti. The lithograph was printed in Paris by Mourlot Freres in 1964 and was issued in an edition of ...
Paper
Sothebys Catalogue Mexican Paintings and Drawings
By Sotheby's
Located in Mexico City, MX
Auction catalog with outstanding works of Latin American Art. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers. Illustrated editions, reference piece for collectors.
Paper
Sothebys Catalogue Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture
By Sotheby's
Located in Mexico City, MX
Auction catalog with outstanding works of Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, Part I. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers. Illustrated editions, reference pi...
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Sothebys Catalogue Latin American Art
By Sotheby's
Located in Mexico City, MX
Auction catalog with outstanding works of Latin American Art. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers. Illustrated editions, reference piece for collectors.
Paper
$850
H 18.13 in W 16.94 in D 1.75 in
Op-Art Artist Anne Youkeles New Perspective Signed 3-D Serigraph Collage, 1971
By Anne Youkeles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Anne Youkeles (Austrian/American b. 1920) Op-Art Artist 3-D Geometric Serigraph Collage titled "New Perspective" signed, number 43/210 and dated 1971. In fine condition, not examined...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Sothebys Catalogue Important Tribal Art
By Sotheby's
Located in Mexico City, MX
Auction catalog with outstanding works of Important Tribal art. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers. Illustrated editions, reference piece for collectors.
Paper
$220Sale Price|25% Off
H 25.5 in W 18 in D 0.07 in
Original Midcentury Abstract Art Exhibition Poster, Signed Rosso Dated 1975
Located in Miami, FL
Original midcentury abstract art exhibition poster with wonderful vivid colors of blue, red, green, beige, etc... Very decorative, signed by t...
Paper
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.13 in W 33.63 in D 1.13 in
Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed
By Henri Martin
Located in Miami, FL
A very colorful lithograph professionally framed, signed. This interesting work of art is attributed to Bernard Gatner. Will enhance any space. Measures: 26 1/8" H x 33 5/8" W x 1...
Paper
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 16.63 in D 0.07 in
Original Italian Art Exhibition Poster - Ferruccio Garopesani
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian art exhibition poster by painter and designer Ferruccio Garopesani. Presented in 1975 at the Galleria International d'Arte - Diorena - Ascona, Italy. A native of ...
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H 86.23 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
20th Century, Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Decorative Panel mod. Rhinoceros
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne, Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Kazuhide Takahama studied architecture at university in Tokyo from 1949, taking his degree in 1953. He's, however, primarily known as a furniture and lighting designer. Kazuhide Takahama met furniture-maker Dino Gavina in Milan in 1957 and remained in Italy to design for Gavina's firm. Kazuhide Takahama's designs are distinguished by clarity of line and form, qualities that reveal his Japanese origins. He too worked a lot as an architect, especially in Bologna, where he created the facade of the city airport and all the bus shelters...
Wood
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H 11.75 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Claude & Francoise - Xavier Lalanne: 2006 Krakoff, Kasmin, Brown - 1st Edition
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Rochester, NY
Claude & Francoise - Xavier Lalanne - Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York / Ben Brown Fine Arts, London - 2006 Published by Reed Krakoff, Paul Kasmin and Ben Brown - Stated 1st Edition. Ha...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne Pair of Egg Cup
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of biscuit eggcup, stamp Lalanne (1927-2008).
Porcelain
Les Lalanne Poster Paris CNAC Exhibit, 1975
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic vintage poster by Le Lalanne from a 1975 exhibit at CNAC, Paris. Mounted on board and framed.
Paper
French Artist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Mouton Brooch
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
A brooch Mouton by Francois-Xavier Lalanne. Done for the Paris Musées and produced by Arthus-Bertrand. With original paper and presentation pouch. Bronze with patina and bronze w...
Bronze, Enamel