François-Xavier LalanneTortue
1973
Polished copper
Monogrammed, dated and numbered 50/100
5.31 x 10.24 x 7.48 in ( 13.5 x 26 x 19 cm )
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François-Xavier Lalanne - Tortue, 1973

Provenance

Private Collection, Paris

Literature

Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalanne, Paris, Flammarion, 1998, a similar copy is reproduced on p. 40

Artwork's description

In 1973, Francois-Xavier Lalanne created a series of Tortue ashtray in polished copper. For François-Xavier Lalanne, there is no border between sculpture and furniture. Throughout his career he has incorporated animals into the furniture he designs. His works plunge us into a fantastic universe, an enchanted land.

"Art is like life: it shouldn't be so serious."

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