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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bronze
$10,000
H 30 in W 19 in D 19 in
Six Vintage Stainless Steel Sculptural Dining Chairs Sculpture Mid-Century Set 6
Located in New York, NY
Six Vintage Stainless Steel Sculptural Dining Chairs Sculpture Mid-Century Set Kings and Queens could feats on these sculptures, this stunning set of six dining chairs. They are art...
Stainless Steel
$188Sale Price|49% Off
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Peacock II (Wall Piece/Dish) (MADE TO ORDER, ~50% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
(MADE TO ORDER) (Hand-painted, hand-made, porcelain) *Lead Time may vary between 1-3 weeks Melanie Sherman Vintage Peacock II (Wall Piece/Dish (handpainted) Porcelain, Glaze, Overglaze, Chinapaints, 24k German Gold Luster, Brass Wire (for hanging, can be removed) Year: 2022 Size: 6x4.25x0.5in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1331 ------------------------ My ceramics are handmade and painted with the finest overglazes from Europe. The gold luster used is 24k liquid Gold from Germany. Every piece is unique. My imagery is inspired by vintage Meissen dinnerware...
Brass
$4,495
H 7.29 in W 18.12 in D 4.93 in
Large Rainbow Sculpture in Porcelain and Platinum, 1974. Edition of 30.
By Otto Piene
Located in Malmö, SE
Otto Piene (German, 1928-2014) Regenbogen (Rainbow), 1974 Medium: Porcelain with painted platinum. Dimensions: 46 × 18,5 x 12,5 cm No. 3 in an edition of 30. Hand-signed and number...
Platinum
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 7.29 in
Architectural Figurative Layered Cement Sculpture with Wood Insert Project 16
By Jose Perozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This architectural layered cement head sculpture presents one of the most direct expressions of structural stratification within the Proyectos subseries. In Project 16, the head is b...
Concrete
$169Sale Price|43% Off
H 4.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Moth XI Dish (hand-painted)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Melanie Sherman Vintage Moth XI Dish (hand-painted) Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze, Overglaze, Vintage Transfers, 23k German Gold Luster and other metallic Lusters Hand built, hand pai...
Luster, Porcelain, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
$233Sale Price|37% Off
H 3.75 in W 4 in D 5 in
Metallica Homage - handpainted Cup w/ interior & Metallica record playing
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Melanie Sherman Metallica Homage - hand-painted Cup with mid-century interior and Metallica record playing 2026 Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze, Overglaze, Vintage Transfers, 23k German...
Luster, Porcelain, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze
$9,606
H 32.29 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Grace Figurative Sculpture, Antique Nude, 82cm Tall, 1994
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Grace" sculpture. cast bronze. I drew inspiration from ancient mythology, where Grace was a goddess. Smooth lines and streamlined forms are characteristic of this sculpture. It cel...
Bronze
$200
H 4 in W 3 in D 3 in
The Weight of Your Head Porcelain Cup, Sgraffito Detailing, Unique
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This cup is one of 48 that make up the installation, “Fragments of Our Love Story.” These cups feature feminine forms which recall the Venus of Willendorf and other historical fertil...
Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint, Underglaze
Seated Mother and Child
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture on wood base. Signature, edition number 11/47, and date inscribed in bronze on back. Cast by Joel Meisner & Co., Plainview , NY (foundry mark lower verso). Height ...
Bronze
$200
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
My Favorite Moment Porcelain Cup with Sgraffito Detailing, Unique
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This cup is one of 48 that make up the installation, “Fragments of Our Love Story.” These cups feature feminine forms which recall the Venus of Willendorf and other historical fertil...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Paint, Underglaze
$7,500
H 12.5 in W 22.75 in D 12.5 in
Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Metropolis Manner of Louise Nevelson
By Abbott Pattison
Located in Surfside, FL
A very heavy, massive bronze sculpture by an important Chicago sculptor. Signed and marked "Firenze" with "Fuse Marinelli". METROPOLIS. Seven abstract shapes on black marble base. 1...
Marble, Bronze
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...
Bronze