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Lalanne Carpe sculpture reels in $2.4M at Bonhams Modern Decorative Art + Design sale in New York
Carpe (Très Grande) by François-Xavier Lalanne. Sold for $2,430,313 (Estimate: $650,000-850,000).
NEW YORK, NY
.- A monumental Lalanne sculpture, Carpe (Très Grande), achieved an impressive $2,430,313 at Bonhams Modern Decorative Art + Design Sale in New York on December 17. Conceived and cast in 2000, the work had an estimate of $650,000-850,000.
Bonhams Head of Modern Decorative Art and Design in New York, Benjamin Walker said: This is one of the largest works ever cast by Les Lalanne, and it perfectly encapsulated the playfulness that they were known for. François-Xavier was particularly famous for his exploration of Les Animalier themes, and Carpe (Très Grande) is an exceptional example of the elegant execution of his craft. Were thrilled that it achieved such an impressive result the highest price of any design work in the very busy New York Design week.