Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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)

Artist: Francois-Xavier Lalanne

François-Xavier LalanneBrebis - Série des nouveaux moutons, 1995

$589,065

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...

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Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Concrete, Bronze

François-Xavier LalanneOiseau Bleu, 1979

$123,703

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...

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1970s Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

François-Xavier LalanneLe Roitelet, 2003

$70,687

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....

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Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

François-Xavier LalannePaire de bougeoirs éléphants, 1985

$32,987

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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

François-Xavier LalanneBougeoir Elephant, 1998-1999

$62,440

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

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Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

François-Xavier LalanneCadre Libellule, 1988

$31,102

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 ...

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1980s Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

François-Xavier LalanneBougeoir éléphant, éléphant lumineux, 1985

$111,922

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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20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

François-Xavier LalanneSeau à glace "œuf", 1975

$29,453

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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

François-Xavier LalannePot oiseau, dit aussi Pot Bagatelle, 1998

$11,781

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.

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Late 20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Porcelain

Six Vintage Stainless Steel Sculptural Dining Chairs Sculpture Mid-Century Set 6, c. 1950s

$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...

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1950s Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Susan LowbeerRocksbreath 12 & 13 - minimalist, figurative, concrete formed, outdoor sculpture, 2025

$7,800

H 28 in W 16 in D 12 in

Rocksbreath 12 & 13 - minimalist, figurative, concrete formed, outdoor sculpture

By Susan Lowbeer

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Created as part of an intriguing garden installation, Rocksbreath No 12 & 13 are a series of sculptures by Susan Low-Beer. These pieces formed from a concrete mold...

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2010s Minimalist Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Concrete

Francisco ZúñigaFrancisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1964, Reclining Mother with Shawl, 1964

$15,500

H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8 in

Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1964, Reclining Mother with Shawl

By Francisco Zúñiga

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Zuniga bronze, edition: 3. #472 catalog raisonne: "Madre Reclinada con Rebozo". Measures: 5 3/4" H x 12" L x 8" W not including the wood plinth. Signed Zuniga and dated 1964. "Letter of Authenticity", issued by the Zuniga foundation (and son Ariel Zuniga...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

Otto PieneLarge Rainbow Sculpture in Porcelain and Platinum, 1974. Edition of 30., 1974

$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...

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1970s Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Platinum

Antique, 19th C. Peugeot Frères Brevetés French Coffee Grinder Table Sculpture, c.1895

$850

H 14.5 in W 14 in D 8.5 in

Antique, 19th C. Peugeot Frères Brevetés French Coffee Grinder Table Sculpture

Located in Surfside, FL

This is being sold as a piece of (functional?) decorator table sculpture for a kitchen or restaurant. I do not know if or how it works. the wheel and gears turn. It might be missing a cover on the handle. It is a lovely antique piece. Made in France. A halfcentury before they produced their first car, the Peugeot brothers were making coffee grinders, continuing to do so for over 100years. In 1840 the Peugeots produced their first moulin a cafe out of a combination of metal and wood. The beans were inserted into the metal hopper up top; metal gears were turned by a woodenknob-capped metal...

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Late 19th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Chaim GrossChaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Mother and Baby Playing WPA Artist

$2,400

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in

Chaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Mother and Baby Playing WPA Artist

By Chaim Gross

Located in Surfside, FL

Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991) Cast bronze sculpture Caring (or Mother and Child) signed Mounted on wooden plinth Featuring a mother raising her child up in superb high relied i...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

Federico BuccellatiTwo Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati, Circa 1970

$2,700

H 4 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Two Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped Federico Buccellati 999. Left: H: 4 W: 8 D: 5.5 $2,700.00 Right: H: 2.5 W: 4.5 D: 3.5 $1...

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20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Silver

Woman - Sculpture - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$1,013

H 15.75 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Woman - Sculpture - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Balinese bronze sculpture of woman. Placed on a wooden pedestal. Excellent condition.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

Melanie ShermanMetallica Homage - handpainted Cup w/ interior & Metallica record playing, 2026

$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...

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2010s Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Luster, Porcelain, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs, 2010

$14,137

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 9.85 in

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.

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Early 2000s Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

Chaim GrossSeated Mother and Child, 1976

$1,250

H 8.75 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

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 ...

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1970s American Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons, 1990

$8,835

H 69.3 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

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1990s Modern Francois-Xavier Lalanne Sculptures

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Bronze

Previously Available Items

François-Xavier LalanneOiseau bleu, 1979

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H 7.09 in W 3.15 in

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 Sculptures

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Bronze

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