Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
French, 1927-2008
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)
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Artist: Francois-Xavier Lalanne
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....
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Porcelain
Oiseau bleu
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION
Signed under the bird's tail: FX Lalanne
Numbered and marked under the sphere: 21/250; Artcurial
Artcurial edition of 250
LITTERATURE
Paul Kasmin, Claude & François-Xavier...
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Late 20th Century Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Bronze
Lalanne, ink drawing
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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. ...
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Oiseau Bleu, Lalanne, 1970's, Multiples, Bronze, Sculpture, Animal, Bird
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Geneva, CH
Oiseau bleu
Ed. 21/250 pcs
1979
Bronze
H. 19 cm
Signed and numbered underside : FXL, 21/250
Certificate of authenticity issued by Edition Artcurial.
Category
1970s Contemporary Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
Materials
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...
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Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Porcelain
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
Materials
Bronze
Francois-Xavier Lalanne PIG
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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...
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François Xavier Lalanne, bird on lillies, 2006
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Geese (in french : les oies), 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) - Cerberus -
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
François Xavier Lalanne
Cerberus - 2005
Signed
Pigment printing
Dimensions: 28 x 38
Engraving dimensions: 18.5 x 23
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
Materials
Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Minotaure -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Mermaids (les Néréides), 2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) The Mermaids (les Néréides), 2005
Techniques : aquatint and soft varnish on paper, hand signed in pencil by François ...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Ibis- 2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Spitz, 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Spitz, 2004
Original print (etching) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "Les Spitz" ("The Spitz"), in perfect cond...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) the bat - 2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Sirens (women-headed birds in greek mytholo
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François Xavier Lalanne - Birds- 2006
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Women and Man, 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) and Claude Lalanne (1925-1919), Sphinx -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne - Donkey (Âne bâté), 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Donkey (Âne bâté), 2002
Techniques : etching on paper
Hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition
Dimensions of the...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Horse and Boar, -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) the donkey -2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) the donkey, 2002
Techniques : etching on paper, hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition
Dimensions of the paper : ...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Men (ephebes) 2 , 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Canard, 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Woman and Horse, 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Motherhood, 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Chat, 2004
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) - A ram and a bird -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) - The Rat - 2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Actéon -2005
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) the blackbird -2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
François Xavier lalanne the spider 2003
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Surrealist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Men (ephebes), 2002
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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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Early 2000s Francois-Xavier Lalanne Art
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Paper
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