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 is also known for his public commissions. For example, in France he 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 François-Xavier and Claude that was installed at the Hakone Open-Air Museum in Japan.
In 1968, François-Xavier was made a Knight of Arts and Letters. His works have been acquired by great collectors such as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, the Rothschilds and Charles and Marie-Laure de Noailles. 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. After a long career, François-Xavier died in 2008 in Ury.
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(Biography provided by Bailly Gallery Geneva-Paris)
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Anubis, 2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Anubis, 2005 Techniques : soft varnish and drypoint on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition. Depicts the...
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François-Xavier Lalanne, Sheeps (Les Moutons), rare original print, 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Spitz, 2004 Rare original lithograph handsigned in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "Les Moutons" ("The Sheeps"), in perfect co...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Motherhood, 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Motherhood, 2002 Techniques : etching on paper Hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions of the paper :...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Centaur, 2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Techniques : soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition. Depicts the centaur, greek mythological creature half man, half horse. Lal...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) and Claude Lalanne (1925-1919), Sphinx -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) and Claude Lalanne (1925-1919), Sphinx, 2005 Techniques : aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, i...
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François-Xavier Lalanne, Chat polymorphe 1968
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Spitz, 2004 Rare original lithograph handsigned in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "Les Moutons" ("The Sheeps"), in perfect co...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Ibis- 2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Ibis, 2005 Techniques : aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions o...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Sirens (women-headed birds in greek mytholo
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Sirens (women-headed birds in greek mythology), 2005 Techniques : aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier L...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Horse and Boar, -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Horse and Boar, 2005 Techniques : aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dim...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Pigeon, 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Original print (aquatint and soft varnish) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "Le Pigeon" ("The Pigeon"), in perfect condition This rare lithograph is a va...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Allegory of love, 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Allegory of love, 2002 etching on paper hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition This etching by François Xavier L...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne PIG
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The pig (in french : le cochon), 2004 This extremely rare print by François Xavier Lalanne depicts a pig, more precisely a sow and her babies. It...
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François-Xavier Lalanne - The Goat, 2004 Original print
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) La chèvre, 2004 Estampe originale (eau-forte sur papier) signée au crayon par François Xavier Lalanne et non intitulée « La Chèvre », en parfait é...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Women and Man, 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Women and Man, 2002 Techniques : etching on paper Hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions of the pape...
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François-Xavier Lalanne - Rhinocéros 1970
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Rhinocéros (also known as Rhinocrétaire) Very rare poster for the gallery Alexandre Iolas, printed on golden paper, 1970’s, very good condition Di...
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François-Xavier Lalanne "L'abeille" ("The Bee") 2
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Vaches (the cows), 2004 Original print (heliogravure enhanced with colour aquatint) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untit...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) - A ram and a bird -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) A ram and a bird, 2005 Techniques : watercolored aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Cheval (the horse), 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) La chèvre (The Goat), 2004 Original print (etching on paper) signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled “La Chèvre,” in perfect cond...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Men (ephebes) 2 , 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Men (ephebes), 2002 Techniques : etching on paper Hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions of the pape...
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François Xavier Lalanne - Birds- 2006
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François Xavier Lalanne Etching Signed F.X.L. in pencil Robert and Lydie Dutrou editors 2006. Paper size: 27x37.5cm Work size: 19x16cm
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Vaches (the cows), 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Vaches (the cows), 2004 Original print (heliogravure enhanced with colour aquatint) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untit...
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François-Xavier Lalanne "L'abeille" ("The Bee")
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Vaches (the cows), 2004 Original print (heliogravure enhanced with colour aquatint) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untit...
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François Xavier Lalanne, bird on lillies, 2006
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Natural history - François-Xavier Lalanne Etching Numbered out of 70 and signed F.X.L. in pencil Robert and Lydie Dutrou editors 2006. Paper size: 40x33cm Work size: 16x19.5cm
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Chat, 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Chat, 2004 Original print (aquatint and soft varnish) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "Le Chat" ("The Cat"), in perfect condition This rare print is a variation over one of the iconic subject of the artist. It is the print version of the sculpture "Chat qui dort" ("Cat Sleeping", in a stylistic way which recalls Pierre Le Tan...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Geese (in french : les oies), 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Geese (in french : les oies), 2004 This extremely rare print by François Xavier Lalanne depicts three geese. It is an edition of only 10 copi...
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François Xavier lalanne the spider 2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François Xavier lalanne l'araignée the spider lithograph circa 2003 signed in pencil lower right limited edition of 75 copies from the "ordinar...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Actéon -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Actéon, 2005 Techniques : aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions ...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Minotaure -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Minotaure, 2005 Techniques : aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensio...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Woman and Horse, 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Woman and Horse, 2002 Techniques : etching on paper Hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions of the pa...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) the bat - 2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Techniques : woodcut on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions of the paper : 38 x 28 cm (14,96 x 11 inches) Dimensions of the pri...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Canard, 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Canard, 2004 Original print (aquatint and soft varnish) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitle...
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) the blackbird -2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) the blackbird, 2003 Techniques : woodcut on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions of the paper...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) - The Rat - 2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François Xavier Lalanne The Rat 2003 Original print aquatint and varnish signed in pencil Size of the paper : 28 x 38 cm Size of the work : 16,2 x 18,8cm Selling price : 1500 ...
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) - Cerberus -
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François Xavier Lalanne Cerberus - 2005 Signed Pigment printing Dimensions: 28 x 38 Engraving dimensions: 18.5 x 23
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