LALANNE Claude

LALANNE Claude

CLAUDE LALANNE (1925–2019) & ARTCURIAL Edition

"Hortensia" Brooch

A beautiful example of Claude Lalanne's celebrated jewelry designs, this "Hortensia" brooch perfectly illustrates the artist's lifelong fascination with the natural world. Inspired by the delicate petals of the hydrangea flower, the brooch transforms a familiar botanical form into a refined work of wearable sculpture, combining elegance, craftsmanship, and poetic imagination.

Crafted in vermeil (sterling silver plated in gold), this Claude LALANNE Brooch is signed "C. Lalanne", numbered 38/100, and stamped ARTCURIAL together with the 925 sterling silver hallmark, confirming its authenticity and quality. Weighing 7.09 grams and measuring 1.575 x 1.575 inches (4 x 4 cm), this limited-edition piece is accompanied by its original blue velvet presentation box, making it an exceptional collector's item.

Provenance: Private Collection, Paris, France.

Literature: Claude Lalanne – Bijoux, Sacs-Bijoux et La Montre-Oignon, Artcurial Éditions, Paris, 1996.

The "Hortensia" model beautifully demonstrates Claude Lalanne's extraordinary ability to elevate simple botanical forms into timeless works of art. Rather than merely reproducing nature, she interpreted flowers, leaves, fruits, and branches with remarkable sensitivity, creating jewelry that possesses the same sculptural presence found in her monumental works. Every detail reflects her unique artistic vision, where organic beauty and exceptional craftsmanship exist in perfect harmony.

Claude Lalanne (1925–2019) was one of the most influential sculptors and designers of the twentieth century. Working both independently and alongside her husband, François-Xavier Lalanne, under the collective name Les Lalanne, she revolutionized contemporary decorative arts by transforming elements of nature into furniture, sculpture, jewelry, and decorative objects of extraordinary originality. Her poetic universe has inspired generations of artists, designers, and collectors.

Today, works by Claude Lalanne are represented in major museums and prestigious private collections around the world. Her creations regularly achieve outstanding results at international auction houses, including Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips, and Artcurial, reflecting the ever-growing demand for her work among collectors of modern and contemporary design.

The "Hortensia" brooch embodies everything that makes Claude Lalanne's jewelry so exceptional: refined craftsmanship, sculptural elegance, botanical inspiration, and remarkable rarity. Whether appreciated as a work of art, an important collectible, or an elegant piece of jewelry, it represents one of the finest expressions of twentieth-century French decorative arts.

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Price : Upon Request

Materials / Techniques: Silver and Gold

Condition: Original condition. Some marks and degrees of patina

Measurements: 1"575 x 1"575 (4x4cm)