A rare bar in the shape of a hippopotamus by François-Xavier Lalanne sold for $31.4m (with fees) at a Sotheby’s design auction in New York on Wednesday (10 December), breaking the artist’s ...

There’s no stopping Les Lalannes. Today, a coveted 1976 Hippopotamus Bar by François-Xavier Lalanne greatly exceeded presale expectations to sell for the whopping sum of $31.4 million after a ...

Francois Xavier Lalanne, Hippopotame Bar, piece unique. Courtesy Sotheby's The piece, which showcases Lalanne’s signature blend of whimsy and technical mastery, marks a pivotal moment in his long ...

Someone clearly wanted a hippopotamus for Christmas. Last night, a hippo-shaped bar cabinet designed by French artist François-Xavier Lalanne fetched an eye-watering $31.4 million as part of an ...

François-Xavier Lalanne's Hippopotame Bar sold today for a staggering $31.4 million at Sotheby's in New York, shattering every precedent in the market for design and setting a new auction record for ...

Welcome to “On the Block”: ELLE Decor’s series where we spotlight one spectacular piece going up for auction. Get your paddles ready. Update 12/10/25: Today, François-Xavier Lalanne's Hippopotame Bar ...

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