Artcurial to auction rare François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture in Paris

On May 21st, 2026, Artcurial will auction a rare François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture, Singe attentif II (1999), as part of its Art Deco / Design sale in Paris. The bronze piece, with a green patina and monogrammed EA 1/4 A, depicts a contemplative monkey and exemplifies the surrealist animal motifs of the Lalanne duo. The auction also includes lighting works by Claude Lalanne from the same private collection. The Lalannes are celebrated for their poetic, dreamlike designs that blend sculpture and function, making this a key event for collectors of 20th-century decorative arts.