13/09/2026
[FOR SALE] Bracelet Noeud by Claude Lalanne, circa 1980. Stamped C Lalanne, numbered 92/100, with editor’s mark ARTCURIAL. Fits wrists up to ~16cm.
Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor and designer, and with her husband François-Xavier Lalanne, were known as the legendary duo ‘Les Lalanne’, famous for their whimsical pieces inspired by the natural world, including flora, fauna and animals. In particular, the 1980s and 1990s are considered the golden era of her works by collectors. She passed away in 2019 in Fontainebleau.
Whilst their works have always been highly sought after, in the past year, they broke world records. In December 2025, François-Xavier Lalanne‘s Hippopotamus Bar broke the world record as the most expensive design work ever sold at auction, at US$31.4 million. A few months later in April 2026, Claude Lalanne’s bronze mirrors sold for US$33.5 million, setting a new record.
As you all know, I rarely offer silver pieces for sale. But I’ll make an except for a Lalanne piece! A piece to wear, admire, collect and pass down.