A 'La Renomee' mascot for Ballot Moteur by Emile Edmond Peynot, French, 1923-1926,
the 'Trumpeting Angel' in nickel silvered bronze, depicting a nude holding a victory laurel garland and palm leaf, standing over a car engine and heralding its arrival, a fine and exceptionally rare mascot, this example has a 6cm diameter base and is the larger 13cm high version produced as a mascot from 1923-1926. Also comes with a lock integrated into the base with two keys and mounted on a custom marble base, minor repair where the horn meets the hand, approximately 7½in. high overall.
Estimate:
US$ 7,000 - 8,000
£4,600 - 5,300
€5,400 - 6,200
£4,600 - 5,300
€5,400 - 6,200
Category: Motoring / Automobilia
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