A fine and rare 'Pilote de Course' bronze mascot by Francois Pimienta, French, circa 1920

Bonhams - The Goodwood Revival Sale 2015
Chichester, 12 September
Lot sold
USD 4 989 - 6 236
GBP 4 000 - 5 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 4 989 - 6 236
GBP 4 000 - 5 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    25
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

A fine and rare 'Pilote de Course' bronze mascot by Francois Pimienta, French, circa 1920, cire perdue cast bronze bust of a race driver in leather helmet with scarf flowing behind him, signed to outer edge of scarf and bearing Valsuani foundry stamp to inside, 11cm long, mounted on a turned wooden base.

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