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French Artists Dominate Freeman’s Upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Sale
A broad selection of sculptures, paintings, and drawings will come to auction with Freeman’s on November 17th, 2021. The Modern and Contemporary Art sale particularly features the work of French artists, from François-Xavier Lalanne to Vũ Cao Đàm. David Weiss, Freeman’s Senior Vice President and Head of Sale for the…
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Les Lalanne’s Flock of Sheep Invade Freeman’s Modern and Contemporary Art Auction
Freeman’s will bring 75 carefully curated sculptures, paintings, and mixed media artworks to auction this month. Contemporary art will appear alongside works from prolific artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Jules Pascin. Bidding will start at 11:00 AM EST on November 17th, 2021. Bidders can participate virtually on…
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Freeman’s to Offer François-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures and Chaïm Soutine Painting in Upcoming Sale
Born in France, François-Xavier Lalanne (1927 - 2008) studied drawing, painting, and sculpture at the Académie Julian. The sculptor and installation artist famously created whimsical furniture pieces that resemble animals. In 1965, Lalanne made a striking artistic statement by designing 24 furniture items with sheepskin and bronze. Lalanne fashioned them…
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Fine and Decorative Art From Sydell Miller’s La Rêverie Mansion Come to Auction
Sydell Miller affectionately referred to her Palm Beach mansion as ‘La Rêverie’ or ‘The Daydream.’ Beyond the estate itself, which sold for USD 105 million in 2019, La Rêverie also housed much of Miller’s fine and decorative art collection. A gold and black color theme unified pieces from numerous countries…
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Creating Space: Design Online
Acclaimed for his surreal animal sculptures, François-Xavier Lalanne tried his hand at painting before focusing on sculpture. He and his wife, Claude Lalanne, became one of the most creative art duos of the 20th century. For his sculptures, Lalanne drew inspiration from animals, which soon sparked interest in collectors such…
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Artcurial announces sales dedicated to design, Art Deco and Scandinavian design.
There will be three sales at Artcurial on July 1st & 2nd dedicated to Design, Art Deco and Scandinavian Design. PARIS.- The Design Week at Artcurial will get underway with the sale of a collection of European design, on Wednesday 1 July at 6pm. Acquired and housed in a 17th century château by…
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One-of-a-kind Lalanne Hippopotamus bathroom set to highlight Sotheby's June Design Sale in Paris
The spectacular statement set will be offered for the very first time since it was commissioned in the nineties by the present owner. Estimate in the region of €2.5 million. Courtesy Sotheby's. PARIS.- François-Xavier Lalanne was a designer renowned for his ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Unique in…
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Marc Jacobs: A Life of Design
When fashion designer Marc Jacobs began collecting art in 2000, his only background knowledge in the field was an art history class he took in high school. Now, the Marc Jacobs: A Life of Design event, presented by Sotheby's, brings to auction over 50 pieces from Jacobs' estate. Highlights include…
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Modern Decorative Art + Design
A ceramicist, painter, and sculptor, Guerrino Tramonti entered the Italian art scene during the 1940s. His work ranged from ceramic tiles and glazed terracotta disks to Modernist porcelain and paintings. When Tramonti tired of his Eastern-inspired pottery, he changed mediums and continued developing Italian Modernism in fine art. The upcoming…
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La Ménagerie
Throughout his career, French sculptor François-Xavier Lalanne merged the imaginative with the tactile. His dual-purpose furniture pieces reflect his artistic perspective; he once said, “It is, after all, easier to have a sculpture in an apartment than to have a real sheep. And, it’s even better if you can sit…
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Modern Art & Design: 3 Sessions
In Francois-Xavier Lalanne’s words, “I thought that it would be funny to invade that big living room with a flock of sheep”. Lalanne was a sculptor who fused animals and mythological ideas into furniture, much like the one in the upcoming Modern Art & Design: 3 Sessions presented by Palm…
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Design Signature Auction
Design Signature Auction by Heritage Auction kicks off with a cherished item from the DeWitt & Lila Acheson Wallace Garden at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. The item is a garden bench that defies the norms and has a very unique design and structure. Such an unprecedented piece is sure to…
