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François-Xavier Lalanne Unique Tortue Topiaire I, prototype1987 patinated metal with topiary shell, wheelsMonogrammed FxL and stamped LALANNE on the structure 46 x 122 x 76 cm ; 18 ⅛ x 48 x 23 in. ----------------------------------------------------------- François-Xavier Lalanne Tortue Topiaire I, prototype, pièce unique1987 métal patiné, la carapace formant topiaire, roulettesMonogrammé FxL et estampillé LALANNE sur la structure 46 x 122 x 76 cm ; 18 ⅛ x 48 x 23 in.Condition reportGood overall condition. Two fins are distorted, due to large dents. Vert-de-gris stains, liquid residue, light surface scratches and oxidation marks throughout. Traces of rust along a front fin. A few losses of patina on the muzzle and on a front fin.All consistent with external use. This lot is sold without plants.ProvenanceAcquired directly from the artistDaniel Marchesseau Collection, Paris-----------------------------------------------------------Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste Collection Daniel Marchesseau, ParisLiteratureDaniel Marchesseau, Les Lalannes, Paris, 1998, p. 108 for the Tortue Topiaire II.Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 177-179.Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne exhibition catalogue, JGM Galerie, Paris, 2013, p. 67.Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne In the Domain of Dreams, New York, 2018, p. 189-----------------------------------------------------------Daniel Marchesseau, Les Lalannes, Paris, 1998, p. 108 pour la Tortue Topiaire II. Daniel Abadie, Lalanne(s), Paris, 2008, p. 177-179. Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne catalogue d'exposition, JGM Galerie, Paris, 2013, p. 67. Adrian Dannatt, François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne In the Domain of Dreams, New York, 2018, p. 189