I could not resist sharing one more of my favorites from the Park Avenue exhibition of Lalanne sculptures. This one is called “Wapiti” (Shawnee word for “white rump”) and depicts a six point bull elk looking over its shoulder. The symbolic strength of the elk has made it a popular image for centuries, and at scale this piece makes quite a statement. My mentor Albert Hadley had a 19th century life size stag by J.W.Fiske & Co. to compliment his sublime garden in Southport Connecticut, and I think I’ll have to follow suit with one of these lovely stylized Lelanne sculptures in my garden.
Stopping to admire this brilliant work, I’m sporting a pieced cognac suede jacket, a red feather weight micro ribbed cashmere turtleneck sweater, gray flannel pants, blue leather cap toe slip on shoes and a brown suede and leather satchel all by Gucci an over sized silk paisley scarf in blues, reds, browns, fuchsia by Etro – sunglasses are by Tom Ford.
lovely…….
Dear James,
Would love to have one of these sculptures in my garden.
Best Regards,
Mara
Lalanne´s work is absolutely fabulous!
Pearl
Love the way the elk is looking at you!
Qué lindo me encanta la forma como posas al lado de la escultura, es simplemente genial, Lalanne estaría muy contento de verte!
Lola
Would love to have many of these in my garden but in pink!
This is absolutely gorgeus! Does Lalanne have racoon sculptures too?
You look uber fantastic my dear James
Edie
Love the etro scarf!
hugs,
Tom
James, C’est Magnifique !
Dean
Fabulous shot!!
The Elk is fantastic, but the sheep (goats?) in the background look pretty cool too.
You really show the city in a wonderful light.
Sehr schöne James, ich mag Lalanne sehr gern, aber Dich doch viel mehr!
Hab einen schönen Nachmittag
Alles Liebe
Deine Christiane
Dear James,
Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful lifestyle! You look great.
Hugs
Christian
The elk reminds me of Christmas…….lovely photo
ST
Sehr schön James! Du suchst Dir immer die besten Plätze aus!
Marie Freiin von Spiering
Me encanta, luces magnífico acompañado por esa maravillosa escultura…….
besos
Maria
you are so amazing James!
Love it! This site is incredibly inspiring as well as informational. You are truly my new favorite blogger!
Keepin’ it real with the elk James!
Great shot!
Hello my dear, you look beautiful as usual, did the elk tell you something? He is looking at you as if he wanted to say something important…….
I absolutely adore it!
I don’t have any other word that came out from my mouth than PERFECT!
That’s it, it’s perfect!