An 'Icarus' mascot by Colin George for Farman Cars, French, circa 1920

Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale 2018
Chichester, 13 July
Lot sold
USD 1 916 - 2 554
GBP 1 500 - 2 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 1 916 - 2 554
GBP 1 500 - 2 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    38
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

An 'Icarus' mascot by Colin George for Farman Cars, French, circa 1920, signed to rear of drapery and with Contenot-Lelievre foundry stamp and further numbered '8295' to base, larger version of the mascot based on the 1911 design commissioned for Farman Aviation Works, 14.5cm high, 18cm wingspan, mounted on a turned wooden display base.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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+44-2074685801
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+44-2074477401
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