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Thomas Gallery Ltd.
315 East 91 Street, 6th floor
New York City, NY 10128 , United States
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Pair of French Mid Century Sheep Sculptures in Style of Francois-Xavier Lalanne
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Description
2 Rare French Midcentury Animal Sculptures / Stools or Ottomans in the style of Francois Xavier Lalanne, France (1927-2008). The ensemble is composed of a sheep and a llama sculpture. The sheep and llama sculptures of wood and wool can be used as a footstools or decorative sculptures. When Francois Lalanne first introduced these sculptures in Paris in 1965, they caused a sensation. They transformed the idea of what a contemporary interior could be. They brought the natural world of the farm indoors with their lifelike appearance; and yet, had function as seating. They brought warmth and a surreal connection to nature. And, having a sheep in your living room, as opposed to a wood bench or chair , is just pure fun! Naturally, fashion designer Yves St. Laurent and Pierre Berge quickly had a grouping made for their home and Peter Marino Architect had a large grouping for his lawn. Pieces like these are hard to find.
The life-like sheep figure measures 30"L x 20"H x 9"W. Llama sculpture measures 20.5"H x 13"L x 7"W. Priced and sold as a pair.
Additional references: Art furniture, 1960's French Art, Sculpture and Design, Surrealism, Naturalism, Mid-Century Modern. - More Information
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Message from Seller:
T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com
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