Necklace and Case
1994 (made)
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Husband and wife artists Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne began working together in the 1950s and came to prominence as sculptors in the 1970s. They are known for figurative work with strong leanings towards surrealism and art nouveau. While he focussed on the animal world, Claude was particularly drawn to botanical themes. Her jewellery explores this further through a process whereby real flowers are coated with silver using electrolysis. Further casts in gilt-bronze were made in limited editions, of which this necklace is an example.
This necklace is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch.
This necklace is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt-bronze |
| Brief description | Orchid necklace by Claude Lalanne, gilt bronze, France, 1994; with a rectangular dark blue case. |
| Physical description | A hinged necklet in gilt-bronze with a naturalistic orchid at its centre. It opens at the front, the tendrils to either side of the bloom forming the clasp. With a dark blue, rectangular Artcurial case. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Copy number | 27/350 |
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| Credit line | The Louise Klapisch Collection, given by Suzanne Selvi |
| Summary | Husband and wife artists Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne began working together in the 1950s and came to prominence as sculptors in the 1970s. They are known for figurative work with strong leanings towards surrealism and art nouveau. While he focussed on the animal world, Claude was particularly drawn to botanical themes. Her jewellery explores this further through a process whereby real flowers are coated with silver using electrolysis. Further casts in gilt-bronze were made in limited editions, of which this necklace is an example. This necklace is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch. |
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| Accession number | M.58:1,2-2014 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2014 |
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