143. 143AR CLAUDE LALANNE (1925-2019) Mouth necklace, 1975 Gold vermeil necklace with pouch Signed and numbered 8/25 and inscribed "ZOLOTAS LALANNE Z.2950" on the reverse French hallmarks for silver (800°/00) Diameter: 12.4 cm. Gross weight: 82.73 g. A certificate from the publisher Iolas-Zoumboulakis Galleries, Athens, will be given to the buyer. Provenance Iolas-Zomboulakis Galleries, Athens Private collection, Athens Acquired from the latter by the current owner Exhibition Knocke-Heist, Christian Fayt Art Gallery, Les Lalanne, 11 August - 16 September 1984, no 27, another example illustrated in colour Claude Lalanne worked with the Greek jeweller Zolotas to create a series of lip necklaces, of which this is an artist's proof. Mouths and lips were a recurring motif in her sculptures and jewellery, and she used moulds made from the mouths of friends and clients to add openings to jewellery or sculptures, such as her famous Pomme Bouche. Her playful works are memorable and interesting, and transforming her iconic sculptures and statues into wearable jewellery was an important step in her career.