François-Xavier LALANNE (1924 - 2008) Study for "Carafe", Daum edition for Mouton Rothschild, circa 1982 Graphite on tracing paper. Monogrammed lower left. 16 x 14.5 cm Provenance : - Daum family. - Private collection, Paris. This drawing is a study of the stopper for the decanter created in 1982 by François-Xavier Lalanne in collaboration with the Daum crystal works, at the request of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The artist designed a model for a very limited edition of twenty. Each decanter was offered to Château Mouton Rothschild's most loyal customers at the beginning of 1983, on the occasion of Saint-Vincent, the traditional winegrowers' festival. This study bears witness to the preparatory work carried out by the artist to design the stopper, a functional and sculptural element that contributes to the identity of this exceptional decanter.