サザビーズさんのインスタグラム写真 - (サザビーズInstagram)「François-Xavier Lalanne was captivated by animals, and wild breeds in particular, and the ‘Guépards’ (Cheetahs) hold a distinct place within his legendary universe—and, in fact, in the iconic design couple’s own home as they once kept two in their personal collection (swipe to see the pair sold by #SothebysParis in 2019). Together with the leopard, these two models represent the only big cats in his kingdom of fantastical beasts and very few examples are known to have been made. “Animals are the center of our vocabulary because they are so very varied. There is a whole variety to animal forms, between the fish, the bird, the monkey, and then there are metaphors connected to each animal,” said Lalanne. While we can only speculate as to what metaphors or symbolisms he saw in his ‘Guépards’, the design and execution (in 1994 and 2001, respectively) of these two masterful sculptures reveal the artist’s constant curiosity for the natural world and enduring love for his subjects. Swipe through to see these two works on exhibition at #SothebysNewYork ahead of the Important Design sale on 7 June, presented in partnership with @genesishousenyc. Discover more in our link in bio. #SothebysDesign #Lalanne」6月6日 4時54分