Ottoman Mouton de laine, François-Xavier Lalanne

François-Xavier Lalanne

Mouton de laine ottoman

1969

wool, patinated bronze, patinated aluminium and plywood, on wheels

Monogrammed FxL and dated 69 on the underside

59 x 42 x 73 cm ; 23 ¼ x 16 ½ x 28 ¾ in.
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François-Xavier Lalanne

Ottoman Mouton de laine

1969

laine, bronze patiné, aluminium patiné et contreplaqué, sur roulettes

Monogrammé FxL et daté 69 au revers

59 x 42 x 73 cm ; 23 ¼ x 16 ½ x 28 ¾ in.

Condition Report:
Very good overall condition. Emblematic work of François-Xavier Lalanne coming from the famous collection of Yves Saint Laurent. There is some dust and dirt on the wool inherent to age and use. The legs present with abrasion marks, scratches and dust mainly located on the bottom areas and not visually distracting. The patina presents with discoloration inherent to the making process. The wood frame presents with scattered cracks and dents throughout inherent to age and use.

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