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French Bespoke Bronze Crocodile Coffee Table by Patrick Laroche

Creator: Patrick Laroche
Offered by: Lerebours Antiques

Description
French Bespoke Bronze Crocodile Coffee Table by Patrick Laroche.
Bronze low table with a curve that evokes the texture of crocodile scales. The four legs
are polished bronze. An elegant piece that harmoniously blends animalistic and organic
forms.

Patrick Laroche, born in 1959, is a Franco-Swiss sculptor whose work bridges classical
craftsmanship and contemporary expression. He began his artistic journey in Belgium in 1985,
studying under Roger de Jonckheere, Prix de Rome laureate, from whom he learned essential
techniques like marble cutting, molding, and pantograph instrument. These skills became the
foundation of his practice in stone, bronze, marble, and wood.
In the 1990s, his talent earned him significant commissions, including reproductions for the
Louvre Museum (such as the Victory of Samothrace) and involvement in archaeological
projects like the Topkapi Palace restoration in Istanbul. In 1992, Chanel commissioned him for
design work following Karl Lagerfeld’s visit. He received the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de
France award in 1997 for a marble bust.

More recently, Laroche returned to his preferred materials to create the Art furniture series,
blending artistic expression with functionality. Inspired by ancient art and archaeology, these
pieces evoke mysterious, architectural forms—sculptures that double as furniture, where
doors and shapes hint at symbolic worlds. This fusion reflects his desire to make everyday
objects poetic.

Over a 35-year career, Patrick Laroche has held more than 100 exhibitions worldwide. His
works are part of permanent collections in France, Canada, USA, Spain, and Poland.

Price upon Request.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	New
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	New. Can be made to order
Creation Date:	21st century
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	811606

Dimensions

W.	70.8 in;	H.	15.75 in;	D.	51.18 in;
W.	179.83 cm;	H.	40.01 cm;	D.	130 cm;

Message from Seller:

For the past decade, Cathy Lerebours has curated a unique collection at Lerebours Antiques, offering a wide range of pieces spanning centuries, from 18th and 19th century Continental to French 1940s and contemporary designs. Visit us at 220 East 60th Street, New York City, or contact us at 212.308.2275 or Cathy@lereboursantiques.com for more information.