FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | "COCOTTE" CACHEPOT

FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE
"COCOTTE" CACHEPOT

circa 1990
produced by Artcurial, Paris
partially-glazed stoneware
signed F. X. LALANNE and impressed ARTCURIAL
8¼ in. (20.9 cm) high
9¾ in. (24.7 cm) maximum diameter

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. When seen in person, this rare cachepot model presents with slightly less saturated hues than pictured in the catalogue photography. Its porous and complex clay body presents with surface irregularities that are inherent to production and is enriched with playful figurative details and carvings. The cachepot is partially covered on the inside and on part of the tail with a light gray layer of glaze. The recessed area between the base and the bird’s body with partially visible traces of glue, which is stable and not visually distracting. A one-of-a-kind object by the artist in original and well-preserved condition.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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