François Xavier LALANNE (1927–2008) for the Manufacture Nati - Lot 339

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François Xavier LALANNE (1927–2008) for the Manufacture Nati - Lot 339
François Xavier LALANNE (1927–2008) for the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Spherical ashtray made of bisque and nickel-plated bronze, composed of two hemispheres, with an enameled interior Limited edition of 20 pieces, marked “Edition 1968” Height: 14 cm Unsigned, traces of glue at the attachment points This piece was specifically intended for French embassies: Hanoi 1970, Madrid 1970, Bonn 1970, Washington 1971, New Delhi 1972, Beijing 1973, Brussels (NATO) 1975, Mexico City 1977, Oslo 1978, and the Élysée Palace 1969. It was exhibited at the Milan Triennale in 1973. Slight firing defect measuring 1 cm at the top of the egg Missing gilded brass mounting ring Provenance: Private collection of Mr. Jean-Pierre Hochet
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