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...
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...
Paper
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
$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 American Art. From the Barratt - Brown Collection. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers. Illustrated editions, reference pie...
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...
Paper
$3,494
H 16.74 in W 13 in D 13 in
Bronze Umbrella Stand Attributed François Xavier & Claude Lalanne, France 1970s
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in bronze oak leaves shaped attributed to François Xavier & Claude Lalanne. Made in France in the 1970s. Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor ...
Metal, Bronze
$1,100
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Collection Connaissance des Arts Decoration by Claude Fregnac (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A scarce vintage book featuring the creations of the 20th century's top interior designers. When first published Decoration was already an impressive book, with its excellent colour photography, top-quality interiors and stellar cast of designers. It is now a decorating classic and is much sort after. The book's aim is to illustrate how to mix both traditional and contemporary elements in an interior. It does this through text and illustrations of an international selection of homes, owned and decorated by the likes of Francois Catroux, Valentino, David Mlinaric, David Hicks, Alberto Pinto, Charles...
Paper
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985, Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450. Measures: 4" high x 3...
Bronze
$7,980
H 0.4 in Dm 1.58 in
Claude LALANNE - Brooch Hortensia in Silver & Gold, signed and numbered / 100.
Located in Encino, CA
CLAUDE LALANNE (1924-2019) & ARTCURIAL Edition. Brooch in Vermeil (Silver plated in gold). Model Hortensia. Signed and numbered 38/100. Stamped Artcurial and 925. Weight 7,09g D...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Blue Chips Catalogue
Located in valatie, NY
Blue Chips from Jim's of Lambertville. 128 pp. A gallery catalogue from Jim's of Lambertville, an art dealer specializing in Pennsylvania impressionist and m...
Paper
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 11 in D 1 in
Roy Lichtenstein at the Tate Gallery 1968 'Exhibition Catalog'
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy Lichtenstein Ileana Sonnabend Paris 1965: Vintage original 1960s exhibition catalog published on the occasion of Roy Lichtenstein's 1965 show at t...
Paper
$145
H 8.5 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès
By Artcurial
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Reference Catalogue by Artcurial. Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam provenant des Collections Xavier Guerrand-Hermès. Illustrated Auction & Reference Catalogue.March 2014 A remarkable and highly collectible reference catalogue dedicated to the renowned Xavier Guerrand-Hermès Collection, one of the most important private collections of Oriental and Islamic art assembled in the modern era. Richly illustrated with exceptional color photography throughout its 204 pages, this scholarly publication offers a comprehensive survey of masterpieces spanning centuries of artistic achievement across the Islamic world. The collection encompasses the arts of the Orient from Antiquity through the great Islamic civilizations, ranging from Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) to the Mughal Empire, and from the early Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates to the flourishing Safavid, Ottoman, Mughal, and Qajar periods. Particularly renowned for its depth and quality, the collection is centered around two of the most celebrated forms of Islamic artistic expression: Illuminated manuscripts, calligraphy, miniatures, and rare texts Islamic ceramics, showcasing an extraordinary diversity of techniques, glazes, and decorative traditions Featuring museum-quality objects and detailed documentation, this catalogue is an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, dealers, and enthusiasts of Islamic, Middle Eastern, Persian, Ottoman, Mughal, and Andalusian art. Details Title: Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam provenant des Collections Xavier Guerrand-Hermès Format: Softcover Pages: 204 Language: French Fully illustrated in color Rich scholarly and historical content Condition Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and handling. wear on corner front page. Keywords / Metadata Xavier Guerrand Hermès, Islamic art catalogue, Arts d'Orient, Oriental art reference, Islamic manuscript, Persian miniature, Arabic calligraphy, Ottoman art, Safavid art, Mughal art, Andalusian art, Al Andalus, Islamic ceramics, Middle Eastern art, Qajar art...
Paper
$142,167
H 86.62 in W 40.16 in D 0.79 in
François-Xavier Lalanne & Kazuhide Takahama Rhinocéros Screen for Gavina, c.1971
By François-Xavier Lalanne, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Dublin, IE
Details Rhinocéros Screen by François-Xavier Lalanne & Kazuhide Takahama Lacquered and screen-printed wood with rubber elements Produced by Gavina, Milan, Italy Ultramobile S...
Rubber, Hardwood
Sold
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...
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