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)
Claude Lalanne Brooch Pomme Bouche Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed CL Lalanne
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
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H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 11.42 in
Sculpture "Memoria" in Patinated Bronze, Signed Emile Louis Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Paris, FR
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Bronze
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
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Bronze
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H 5.71 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Bronze Sculpture of a Basset Hound in Patinated Bronze, sign Barye.
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Bronze
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H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Signed Statues
By Charles Hippolyte Marcellin Ferrat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bull Sculpture Signed G. Gardet
By George Gardet
Located in Dallas, TX
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Bronze
$245
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Patinated Bronze-Style Looking Ceramic Face Sculpture by Melinda, Signed 2008.
Located in Seattle, WA
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Metal
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H 17 in W 8 in D 7 in
Patinated Bronze "Bacchanalia" after Claude Michel Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in San Diego, CA
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Bronze
French Patinated Bronze Cherub Sculpture, Signed by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in New York, NY
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Bronze
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H 13 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Greek Scholar signed Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Bronze
Javier Marin Patinated Bronze Sculptures, Signed Set of 5, Mexico
By Javier Marin
Located in Miami, FL
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Bronze, Iron
$2,900
H 22.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Shout, Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Signed “Igor 67”
By Igor
Located in New York, NY
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Bronze
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H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in
L'univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne, Sotheby's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
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Paper
Claude Lalanne Hortensia Or Hydrangea Floral Necklace Edition Artcurial
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vermeil
Claude Lalanne Necklace Papillon, 1989
By Claude Lalanne, Artcurial
Located in Munich, DE
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Bronze
Claude Lalanne Phagocyte Spoon Edition Artcurial, 1991
By Claude Lalanne, Artcurial
Located in Munich, DE
Silvered bronze spoon Phagocyte by Claude Lalanne, signed and stamped “C.Lalanne Artcurial”.
Bronze
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Claude Lalanne Butterfly Silver Earrings, 1988, with Certificate Of Authenticity
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Brussels, BE
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Sterling Silver
Claude Lalanne, "Pomme Bouche"
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Paris, FR
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Bronze
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H 1.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Claude Lalanne Brouche "Pomme Bouche" Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed CL Lalanne
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrealistic Pomme Bouche brooch by Claude Lalanne, created in 1975. Bronze with a dark brown patina and a verdigris leaf and stem, signed with editions m...
Bronze
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H 1.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Claude Lalanne Brouche "Pomme Bouche" Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed CL Lalanne
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
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Bronze
Claude Lalanne Brouche "Pomme Bouche" Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
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Bronze
French Artisti Claude Lalanne Pomme Bouche Brooch
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
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Bronze
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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in
Pair of Hortensia Gilt Bronze Earrings by French Artist Claude Lalanne
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of hortensia floral earring by French artist Claude Lalanne. Editioned for Artcurial. Bronze doré. Signed and numbered 78/250.
Bronze