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1928 Lalique Victoire Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
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French Name :
Victoire
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'Spirit of the Wind', a clear and frosted glass car mascot by René Lalique. This is the largest, most famous and beautiful of Lalique's range of 30 mascots. Moulded signature 'R.LALIQUE' and 'FRANCE' to both sides of the neck just above the base. This mascot is now exceptionally rare and extremely difficult to find in such excellent condition, as most have suffered from grinding or damage over the years, particularly at the end of the hairline and on the base.
References :
- Pages 100/101, double page photograph - Lalique by Jessica Hodge.
- Page 502, 1147 - R.Lalique, Catalogue Raisonne De L.oeuvre de verre by Felix Marcilhac.
- Page 84, plate 95 - The Glass of Lalique a collectors guide, C.V.Percy.
- Page 101, plate 165 - The Art of Lalique by Patricia Bayer & Mark Waller.
- Page 74, plate 146 - Lalique Glass by Nicholas Dawes.
- Page 49, plate 86 - Car Mascots, An Enthusiasts Guide, by Giuseppe Sirignano and David Sulzberger.
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First Introduced :
18th April 1928
Catalogue No. :
1147
Dimensions :
256mm long.
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Condition :
In absolutely superb totally original condition with excellent definition to hair line, face and base. No damage, grinding or problems anywhere. Normal fine scratches under the base, and normal tiny air bubbles inside the glass, due to early Lalique production techniques. Condition overall is totally commensurate with the age of the piece.
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