A fine and rare 'Sirene' mascot by Georges Colin for Hermes of Paris, French, circa 1922
Chichester , 04 July
Lot sold
USD 24 867 - 31 084
GBP 20 000 - 25 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 24 867 - 31 084
GBP 20 000 - 25 000 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number49
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Location
Description
A fine and rare 'Sirene' mascot by Georges Colin for Hermes of Paris, French, circa 1922, signed 'G.Colin', with '(C&L)'(Contenot & Lelievre) mark and deeply impressed foundry cartouche with further stamped marks '(22) 2208' and number '10' to rear of base, Cire Perdue hollow cast nickel-plated bronze mascot in the form of a graceful nude mermaid rising from the waves with flowing hair and beckoning arms, 13cm high, mounted on a period radiator cap above a turned wooden display base.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
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