April in Paris offers a touch more than even usual right now. La Pomme de New York, a monumental piece by Claude Lalanne is on view at the Bristol Paris until next Tuesday before being auctioned by Christie’s on April 15. Standing nearly 2.5 metres tall it is the most monumental sculpture ever created by the artist. The apple has had a central place in her practice since the 1960’s offering Lalanne a fertile ground for experimentation, balancing figuration, surrealism and a playful sense of scale. La Pomme de New York numbered 7/8 and dated 2008 is estimated at €5 million – €7 million. It will be a highlight at the 20/21 Century art evening sale. Located at rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré Le Bristol Paris is an iconic palace hotel and showcase for art which celebrated its centenary in 2025.
UPDATE: THIS MADE €6,038,000