Rating and value of Claude Lalanne's jewels, brooches and necklaces

If you own a work by or about the artist Claude Lalanne, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Claude Lalanne

Claude Lalanne is a well-known artist among jewelry collectors. Today, the prices of her creations are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. Her brooches are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €250 to €110,000, a significant delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. In 2022, a Pomme d'or brooch from 1970 sold for €110,000, whereas it was estimated at between €40,000 and €60,000. His stock is exploding.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist Claude Lalanne's style and technique      

Claude Lalanne is a French artist who has produced jewelry in a variety of materials: bronze, gilded bronze, metal, silver and many others. Her style is unique, drawing inspiration from the world of flowers and animals, which she modifies and transforms to sculpt unique creatures. Her famous Pomme d'or brooch is a perfect example.

The artist's career and the world of Claude Lalanne jewelry    

Claude Lalanne is a French artist born in Paris in 1925.

She studied at the Beaus-Arts de Paris and the École des Arts décoratifs, where she learned sculpture and jewelry design. She also acquired architectural skills, designing the Lalanne garden among other projects. Most of her work, and what she is known for internationally, remains sculpture, including jewelry. Her work came to the attention of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, with whom she went on to collaborate. Claude Lalanne created busts of the model Verushka as part of her collaboration with Saint Laurent, as well as other pieces: brooches, jewelry... Part of her collaboration was with Loulou de la Falaise, a model who also created jewelry.

His sculpture L'Homme à la tête de chou was a source of inspiration for Serge Gaisbourg, who released an ablum bearing this name in 1976.  

In 1952, she met her second husband in a gallery, François-Xavier Lalanne, also a sculptor. The couple became known and publicized for their work together, and were nicknamed "Les Lalanne". Her husband was more interested in animals, she in flowers. Their best-known works date from a series of commissions for YSL and Pierre Bergé. She made more jewelry than her husband, and nearly 400 pieces have already been auctioned in this category, giving an idea of the scope of her production. Auctions for the artist's works often exceed the million euro mark, with Baroque inspiration a recurrent theme among today's collectors.

Claude Lalanne's imprint on his period

Claude Lalanne has made a significant contribution to art and culture, although she is not widely known to the general public. Her own work reflects the influence of the artistic movements of her time, making her an important figure in twentieth-century art, impacting a whole generation of sculptors and jewelry designers. Her works are highly rated on today's art market, and their value at auction is constantly rising. Her jewels are particularly sought-after by collectors, partly because of their value, but also because of their timeless originality. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Claude Lalanne does not necessarily sign his works. Copies may exist, which is why expertise remains important.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Claude Lalanne, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.