Vintage car mascot, This Silvered bronze Ballot Trumpeter by Emile Edmond Peynot card mascot c1922 is in excellent condition. "Car Mascots" were used as hood ornaments and were designed by famous artist. This area of automobile memorabilia is highly prized by collectors. This "Ballot Trumpeter" by "Emile Edmond Peynot" measures six inches high and 8 and one half inches with its stand. See Motoring Mascots of the World page 102 #380 for a similar example. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or
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This modern sculpture entitled "The Sentry" was created by "Brian McCarthy" of New London, CT. Brian is best known for "figural abstract" welded steel sculptures. He was born June 16, 1945 and began art school at age 6. He studied under Thomas Hughes Ingle (show at Whitney Museum in 1956) and was later influenced by Harris Rodvogin. He formalized his art education at Connecticut College in New London from 1969 to 1973. Presently his work is in private collections in South Hampton NY, Connecticut College, German Naval Headquarters in Eichenforde Germany, and several other American and European collections. All works are meant to be displayed outdoors. Three large pieces are on display in the Hollycroft "Sculpture Mile" show in Madison, CT. These shows are put on by Bill Bendig, director and former editor of Art Gallery Magazine. This Modern Sculpture measures 68 inches high by 13 inches wide by 1 inch thick with a base that is 17 by 28 inches. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or
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Cheryl Farber Smith abstract wall sculpture brown enameled steel. Measures 34 inches high.Signed C F S on base. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***
This modern sculpture entitled "Two Wolves Laughing at the Moon" was created by "Brian McCarthy" of New London, CT. Brian McCarthy is best known for "figural abstract" welded steel sculptures. He was born June 16, 1945. He began art school at age 6, studying under Thomas Hughes Ingle (show at Whitney Museum in 1956) and was later influenced by Harris Rodvogin. He formalized his art education at Connecticut College in New London, CT, from 1969 to 1973. Presently his work is in private collections in South Hampton NY, Connecticut College, German Naval Headquarters in Eichenforde Germany, and several other American and European collections. All works are meant to be displayed outdoors. Three large pieces are on display in the Hollycroft "Sculpture Mile" show in Madison, CT. These shows are put on by Bill Bendig, director and former editor of Art Gallery Magazine. This Modern Sculpture measures 68 inches high by 13 inches wide by 1 inch thick with a base that is 17 by 28 inches. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or
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Rolls Royce car mascot The Spirit of Ecstasy. Measures 6 inches high. Signed by the sculpture on base by the sculptor Charles Robinson Sykes.Most evidence points to the model being Eleanor Velasco Thornton, a vivacious beauty who posed for Sykes on many occasions in the early 20th century. Link to the story on how this mascot came about www.icons.org.uk Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***
"Pingouin" French Silvered bronze Car mascot hood ornament "Car mascots" are quite rare. This "Penguin" car mascot "hood ornament" was designed by Arthur Faber and dates from 1930. To see a similar Penguin car mascot see "Motoring Mascots of the World" by William C. Williams page 214 #781 Pingouin France . This silvered bronze Penquin measures 135 mm high or 6 and one quarters inches. A highly prized piece of car or automobile memorabilia. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or
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