Lalanne sculptures add whimsy to grounds of Petit Trianon at Versailles

Francois-Xavier Lalanne, ‘Lapin a vent de Tourtour’ - Galerie Mitterrand @Capucine de Chabaneix
Francois-Xavier Lalanne, ‘Lapin a vent de Tourtour’ - Galerie Mitterrand @Capucine de Chabaneix
Francois-Xavier Lalanne, ‘Lapin a vent de Tourtour’ – Galerie Mitterrand @Capucine de Chabaneix

VERSAILLES, France – This summer the Chateau of Versailles, in partnership with the Galerie Mitterrand, is presenting The Lalanne at Trianon, an exhibition of the works of sculptors Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne. Their surreal, poetic, essentially animalistic sculptures will enter into a dialogue with the bucolic world imagined by Marie Antoinette. In the course of a tour from the Petit Trianon to the Queen’s Hamlet and the English Garden, the public will discover the greatest group of Lalanne works ever brought together. The exhibition opened on June 19 and continues through October 10.

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Potter & Potter June 19 auction conjured summer magic

‘World’s Greatest Magician’ Thurston poster, which more than doubled its low estimate to sell for $10,200
‘World’s Greatest Magician’ Thurston poster, which more than doubled its low estimate to sell for $10,200
‘World’s Greatest Magician’ Thurston poster, which more than doubled its low estimate to sell for $10,200

CHICAGO –  Potter & Potter‘s June 19 Summer Magic sale conjured up stunning results from start to finish. After an exciting day of spirited bidding, 94 lots made $1,000-4,999; nine lots scored $5,000-9,999; and four lots broke the $10,000 mark.

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Black cat advertising clock scampers to top of Miller & Miller sale

Black Cat Shoe Dressing clock, known to collectors as ‘The Black Cat Clock,’ which sold for CA$11,210
Black Cat Shoe Dressing clock, known to collectors as ‘The Black Cat Clock,’ which sold for CA$11,210
Black Cat Shoe Dressing clock, known to collectors as ‘The Black Cat Clock,’ which sold for CA$11,210

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – An important Black Cat Shoe Dressing clock – known to collectors as “The Black Cat Clock” – sold for $11,210, and an early 20th-century Peabody’s Overalls single-sided porcelain sign realized $8,850 in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Advertising & Breweriana sale held June 19. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ lyrics, handwritten by Prince, sell for $150K

Lyrics for ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ handwritten by Prince, which sold for $150,986
Lyrics for ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ handwritten by Prince, which sold for $150,986
Lyrics for ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ handwritten by Prince, which sold for $150,986

BOSTON – The handwritten lyrics for Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U sold for $150,986 at RR Auction‘s Marvels of Modern Music Auction, which ended on June 24.

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Original ‘Snow White’ animation cel leads July 10 Turner sale

Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ estimated at $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present a Cabinet of Curiosities sale on July 10. It will feature more than 290 lots from multiple collectors and estates, and a wide range of items from around the world, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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