Claude Lalanne (1924–2019)

CLAUDE LALANNE
‘Flower’ Brooch
Gold-plated metal
Circa 1970 – unsigned
Dimensions: approx. 5 x 5.
5 cm A coloured metal brooch by Lalanne
PROVENANCE
– Jacqueline de la Baume-Dürrbach
– Artist and friend of Claude Lalanne
Whilst Claude Lalanne sculpts, Jacqueline Dürrbach weaves. Created by the former and from the personal collection of the latter, this flower brooch stands as a symbol of the friendship that binds them. Both artists, Claude Lalanne gained renown for her surrealist-inspired sculptures, whilst Jacqueline Dürrbach achieved fame through her tapestries created in collaboration with some of the greatest artists of her time: Gleizes, Léger and Picasso.