A pencil painting on paper, depicting seagulls, signed Francois Xavier Lalanne, lower right. Franсois Xavier Lalanne, French, 1927 to 2008, is a contemporary sculptor who has left an indelible mark on the art world. His work is currently on display at the Museum Tinguely in Basel and has previously been featured in notable institutions like the Kasmin Gallery in New York. Lalannes work has also been widely discussed in publications such as Art Basel Stories, ArtDaily, and Christies Daily, most recently in an Observer interview with Michael Shvo about public art in December 2024. He collaborated with his wife, Claude Lalanne. French Fine Art, Modernist Paintings, Animalistic Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles.