CLAUDE LALANNE (1925–2019) Les Ancolies, a one-of-a-kind piece, exhibited at the “Les métiers de l’art” exhibition held at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris from November 1980 to March 1981 Necklace. Made of galvanized copper, bronze, and brass. Signed with the “Cl. LALANNE” stamp on the back of one of the leaves. Length (necklace unfastened): 47 cm Provenance: Collection of Mrs. X. Work acquired directly from the artist immediately after the dismantling of the exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in 1981. Exhibition: “Les métiers de l’art” – Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, November 27, 1980, to March 30, 1981. Our piece was featured in this exhibition. A photograph of our jewelry, taken from the display case in which it was presented during the exhibition, is preserved at the Musée des Arts décoratifs.