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)
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 & Kazuhide Takahama Rhinocéros Screen for Gavina, c.1971
By François-Xavier Lalanne, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Dublin, IE
Details Rhinocéros Screen by François-Xavier Lalanne & Kazuhide Takahama Lacquered and screen-printed wood with rubber elements Produced by Gavina, Milan, Italy Ultramobile S...
Rubber, Hardwood
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
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
Sold|$50
H 13.25 in W 9 in D 0.07 in
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Rhinoceros, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an Indian and a lesser two horn rhino Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with ...
Paper
$1,369
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
Comodino Modello "GEA" di Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, Anni '60
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Comodino Modello "GEA" di Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, Anni '60. Splendido Tavolino / Comodino blu turchese disegnato da Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, 1960. Questo arredo è di una ...
Bentwood
$2,853 / set
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
Pair of black "Gea" bedside tables by Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1961
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of coffee tables or bedside tables, Gea model, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina 1960. Sculptural shape in curved wood. The bedside tables have recently been repainted ma...
Wood
Daum Crystal Pate de Verre Flower Bowl
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Daum crystal Pate de Verre single flower (it can be a Groundsel) and large leaves bowl depicting different shades of blue and turquoi...
Crystal
$25,954
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
Giacomo Balla Double Folding Screen For Gavina C.1980's (Designed in 1917)
By (after) Giacomo Balla, Gavina
Located in London, GB
Double folding screen by Giacomo Balla for Gavina, Italy, c.1980s. Originally conceived in 1917, this piece was produced as part of a limited re-edition by Gavina, celebrating early ...
Brass
Relay Screen by Kathy Stanton for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Corrugated orange plastic with black plastic trim. Made by Herman Miller in Michigan.
Plastic
Eames 1950s Molded Plywood Screen for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
All original early birch Eames Molded Plywood Folding Screen. The item is portable, foldable, and a great way to divide space, create a backdrop, or add privacy. Does have some wear ...
Wood
$3,367
H 16.74 in W 13 in D 13 in
Bronze Umbrella Stand Attributed François Xavier & Claude Lalanne, France 1970s
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in bronze oak leaves shaped attributed to François Xavier & Claude Lalanne. Made in France in the 1970s. Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor ...
Metal, Bronze
Andre Deluol for Daum Pate-de-Verre Glass Sculpture
By Daum, André Deluol
Located in Astoria, NY
Andre Deluol (French, 1909-2003) for Daum Pate-de-Verre Glass Sculpture, depicting a nude woman emerging from stylized waves, signed "A. Deloul", numbered edition "165/250", and mark...
Glass
Fabric Screen for Knoll & Associates
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern curved room divider with a solid wood frame upholstered in green fabric. Designed and manufactured in the USA by Knoll, 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
$13,450 / item
H 65.75 in W 87.01 in D 1.19 in
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material. Available in American walnut, black stained oak or natural oak. Paravent Ambassade indoors screen designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735...
Wood
Superbly Carved Fire Screen by Francois Linke
Located in New York, NY
This painted-and-gilded fire screen in the Louis XVI style was made by Francois Linke (1855 - 1946), the greatest maker of furniture in Belle Epoque Paris...
Wood
$649
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century Pate de Verre Glass study entitled "Papillon" by Daum Glass
By Daum
Located in London, GB
An attractive mid 20th Century pate de verre glass study of butterfly rested on a rose with excellent detail and very fine vibrant colour, signed Daum France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...
Glass
Narciso Screen
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
A sophisticated piece of functional decor that will create a private area in a large room, this screen is composed of three panels that can open completel...
Textile, Leather, Oak
Eames for Herman Miller FSW-10 Folding Screen
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames’ iconic folding screen, FSW-10, for Herman Miller takes the inspiration for its undulating shape from the folds of heavy drapery. Composed of articulated panels...
Canvas, Maple, Plywood
Sold
H 21.66 in W 28.35 in D 0.4 in
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...
Paper
François-Xavier Lalanne Coquetiers Poule
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Porcelaine de Paris/Artoria France, c. 1990 Porcelain 2¾ h × 3 w × 3½ d in (7 × 8 × 9 cm) Molded manufacturer's mark to underside 'Artoria Limoges'. Sold with original box.
Porcelain
Sold
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 5.32 in
90's François-Xavier Lalanne's “Pigeon” Bronze and Opaline Glass Table Lamp
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Paris, FR
François-Xavier Lalanne “Pigeon” table lamp Patinated bronze, patinated copper, and opal glass; monogrammed, numbered, and with the editor's mark ARTC...
Bronze, Copper
Francois-Xavier Lalanne Coquetier, 1990 Signed
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in CA, CA
Francois Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008). 'Coquetier' 1990. Incised stamp of crossed arrows to base "Lalanne France". Exquisite white porcelain biscuit wear decorative cup. French artis...
Porcelain
François-Xavier Lalanne for Baccarat Barracuda Sculpture
By Baccarat, François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
François-Xavier Lalanne for Baccarat Barracuda sculpture or letter opener, France, circa 1998. Incised signature to edge: [Baccarat fxl 1228]. Retains original box and paperwork.
Crystal, Metal
François-Xavier Lalanne for Baccarat Barracuda Sculpture
By Baccarat, François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
François-Xavier Lalanne for Baccarat Barracuda sculpture or letter opener, France, circa 1998. Incised signature to edge: [Baccarat fxl 1247].
Crystal, Metal
"Rhinoceros Bleu" by Lalanne, 1981
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Paris, FR
Blue sculpture enameled cast iron. Signed" FXL" Artcurial edition circa 1981.
Iron
Francois-Xavier Lalanne Petit Bronze Centaure Sculpture
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
A Francois-Xavier Lalanne petit bronze centaure sculpture with a dark patina, circa 1985. This was a small gift of a limited edition made for clients of a French pharmaceutical com...
Bronze
French Porcelain Salt Cellars by Francois-Xavier Lalanne
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French Porcelain Salt Cellars by Francois-Xavier Lalanne designed for Porcelain de Sevres, Paris. Done as ducks, the tail is the spoo...
Porcelain