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, 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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Oiseau Bleu
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
• Model created in 1979 by François-Xavier Lalanne, edited by Artcurial, cast in patinated bronze and brass • Part of Lalanne’s celebrated bestiary, a central theme in his sculptura...
Bronze
Francois Xavier Lalanne for Daum, Oiseau de verre, 56/300, circa 1979
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in LYON, FR
Sublime oiseau de Daum et Francois-Xavier Lalanne en verre et bronze. Editée en 1978, cette pièce est signée deux fois et numérotée 56/300. C'est une véritable pièce de collection...
Bronze
François-Xavier Lalanne and Kazuhide Takahama "Rhinocéros" Room Divider, 1971
By Kazuhide Takahama, François-Xavier Lalanne, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
François-Xavier Lalanne and Kazuhide Takahama "Rhinocéros" five-panelled screen room divider, from the ‘Ultramobile’ series, for Gavina, wood, 1971 François-Xavier Lalanne (1927–200...
Wood
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Hen, unique watercolore
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Hen, unique watercolored trial Techniques: mixed media on Arches paper (watercolor, etching) Hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne...
Paper
A Pair of Poules Egg Cups by Lalanne
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Paris, FR
A Pair of Poules Egg Cups 1990 Porcelain 7,4 x 8 x 8,8 cm
Porcelain
Le Roitelet
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Monogrammed : FXL Dated : 2003 Numbered EA 2/4B Stamped with foundry mark : bocquel fd. PROVENANCE Marie Lalanne former collection, daughter of the artist. LITERATURE W....
Bronze
Rhinocéros Screenprint, from an original drawing by François-Xavier Lalanne 1976
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Rhinocéros Screenprint Rhinocéros Screenprint made in very few copies from an original drawing by François-Xavier Lalanne in 1976 for the interior design project of Hotel San Franc...
Plexiglass
Brebis - Série des nouveaux moutons
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
Edition Numbered, dated and marked: 31/250; 1995 and marked under the mouth: Blanchet Fondeur Literature D. Marchesseau, The Lalannes, Paris, 1998, p. 37. Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 188. Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne, New York, 2012, n.p. Les Lalanne, Fifty years of work, 1964 – 2015, exhibition catalogue, Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, March 26 – May 2 2015, pp. 71, 88-89 and 106-109. Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier & Claude Lalanne, In the Domain of Dreams, New York, 2018, pp. 66, 180-181 and 192. François-Marie Banier and Jean-Gabriel Mitterand, François-Xavier Lalanne, Montreuil, 2019, pp. 40-41. François-Marie Banier and Jean-Gabriel Mitterand, La maison-atelier de Claude et...
Concrete, Bronze
Seau à glace "œuf"
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Monogrammed inside on the nickel silver plaque: FXL Bears the date-stamp (19)75 in blue from the Manufacture de Sèvres and the mentions in hollow JB 919 P AA9 inside the base...
Porcelain
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), Sheeps, unique work
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), Sheeps, unique work This unique work by François Xavier Lalanne is made of watercolor, with lines drawn with graphite and manière de crayon. Dep...
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Pot oiseau, dit aussi Pot Bagatelle
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Signed underbase: Lalanne ; Paris Mark of the Paris porcelain on the back EXHIBITIONS Model published for the "Les Lalanne" exhibition in Bagatelle in 1998.
Porcelain
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...
Paper
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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 :...
Paper
Paire de bougeoirs éléphants
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Each monogrammed, stamped, dated and marked: FxL; Lalanne; 85; Artcurial dated 85 One numbered on a metal label inside a wick: E A 41/80 LITERATURE François-Marie Barnier et Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, Claude et François...
Porcelain
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...
Paper
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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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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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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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Cadre Libellule
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
• One of Claude Lalanne’s most iconic motifs, reflecting her poetic vision of transforming elements from the natural world into sculptural objects • A perfect example of her unique ...
Bronze
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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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 (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...
Paper
Lithograph by François-Xavier Lalanne – *Les Nouveaux Constructeurs*, 1982
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in NANTES, FR
## **Lithograph by François-Xavier Lalanne – *Les Nouveaux Constructeurs*, 1982 – Tenth Anniversary – This lithograph, countersigned by François-Xavier Lalanne in 1982, is numbered...
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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 (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) 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...
Paper
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...
Paper
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...
Paper
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 (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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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 (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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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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Bougeoir éléphant, éléphant lumineux
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
Edition Signed : Lalanne FXL Numeroted : 8/8A With the Coubertin foundry mark : FC
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Bougeoir Elephant
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Monogrammed, stamped, numbered and marked on reverse: FxL; FX Lalanne; EA 3/15; Artcurial
Bronze
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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Lalanne, ink drawing
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), original ink drawing, 2004 This unique work signed by François Xavier Lalanne is an original ink drawing depicting a bee on a beautiful flower. ...
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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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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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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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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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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) 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) Men (ephebes), 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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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) 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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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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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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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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