LALIQUE signed FRENCH GLASS BUGATTI CAR MASCOT-HOOD ORNAMENT on dis'y base mount

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Seller: gewei-0 ✉️ (2) 100%, Location: Brighton, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 395237144173 LALIQUE signed FRENCH GLASS BUGATTI CAR MASCOT-HOOD ORNAMENT on dis'y base mount. LALIQUE GLASS BUGATTI CAR MASCOT-HOOD ORNAMENT from the original design by sculptor Rembrandt Bugatti.  This is a genuine signed piece by Lalique commissioned by the Bugatti company to produce a very limited number of these mascots in Cire Perdu (lost wax process) of a Éléphant dansant (dancing Elephant)  in three colours being cobalt blue, orange and white as my example here. White being a plain colour that suits any colour of the vehicle it is mounted onto. This is No. 46 out of a worldwide edition of 431 in all. The certificate is signed by Silvio Denz c.e.o. of Lalique together with Massimliano Ferrari the m.d. of Bugatti International S.A. This is sold with its 'EB' metal display base and is in its original Lalique factory box with inner foam lining and comes with its certificate and all relevant paperwork etc. Note: I believe the cobalt blue example was priced at nearly 20,000 Euros when launched. See the first seven (7) photos of this mascot, its box and paperwork. A true 'blue-chip' collector's investment piece for you to cherish and enjoy! History:  Lalique for Bugatti ‘Dancing Elephant’ - Éléphant debout dansant presentation mascot: Lalique has paid homage to the wonderful imagination of the highly successful sculptor Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916), in this clear and frosted crystal Art Deco stylized ‘Dancing Elephant’, the iconic mascot he designed for his brother, Ettore Bugatti to adorn the radiator of Bugatti’s fabulous but outrageous and enormous automobile, the *Type 41 Royale. This was intended to be the most luxurious car in the world, however only six Royales were built between 1929 and 1933, with only three being sold, due its launch coinciding with the world's Great Depression. The remainder were kept within the family and used on high days & holidays. They were then distributed to various automobile museums around the world, according to the wishes of the Bugatti estate settlement. They are now available for the public to see, admire and enjoy! The mascot created in a very limited edition, the ‘Dancing Elephant’ is based on Rembrandt Bugatti’s original mould and was crafted using the highly specialized 'lost-wax' or 'cire perdue' casting technique. This mascot after coming out of the mould (which is destroyed in the process) is in a clear & frosted finish. The figure sits on an engine turned metal display base, bearing the Bugatti emblem. Overall height: 8 inches (20 cm). This was issued complete with its original Lalique presentation box and certificate of authenticity which is signed by Silvio Denz, President and C.E.O. of Lalique together with Massimiliano Ferrari, M.D. of Bugatti International S.A. This is in a numbered limited edition. Please enquire if you are interested in acquiring this wonderful piece! *The imposing elephant was a very appropriate choice as a mascot for this car! Reference: Unique Lalique Mascots page 22 images 40/3.

Many thanks,

G.G. Weiner, o.t.r., i.a.m., c.s.m.a.

 Provenance:

This particular mascot came from a French (deceased) collector's estate that we negotiated for over many months, competition from rival traders and probably well-known collectors who all had to put in sealed bids. It was displayed on this particular Bugatti cars' radiator at the Retromobile classic car show in Paris. It is listed along with the others in the book Unique Lalique Mascots by G.G. Weiner. End of this listing. - Also, we secured the following from this collection that are also offered for sale:  Dear Valued C ollector,   We have recently returned from a wonderful week in Paris at the long running Retromobile classic car show. On the Monday we had an appointment with the solicitors (Avocat) handling the (deceased) collectors' estate.

After many months of negotiation through emails and phone calls we have secured the very best of his Lalique hood ornaments against rival bids from throughout the world! These are now offered to discerning collectors and investors to cherish and enjoy.

Cher collectionneur,   Nous venons de rentrer d’une merveilleuse semaine à Paris au salon de l’automobile classique Rétromobile. Le lundi, nous avions rendez-vous avec les avocats qui s’occupaient de la succession des percepteurs (décédés).   Après de nombreux mois de négociations par e-mails et appels téléphoniques, nous avons obtenu le meilleur de ses ornements de capot Lalique contre les offres concurrentes du monde entier ! Ceux-ci sont maintenant offerts aux collectionneurs et aux investisseurs exigeants pour qu’ils les chérissent et en profitent.

 

 

The French Collection:

 

Including not one but two Hiboux and two  Comète's!

 

These are from the (deceased) collectors estate negotiated and now agreed prices which were achieved from 'sealed bids'. This person enjoyed Bugatti sports cars and had one with a Lalique rampant and dancing Elephant mascot mounted onto the radiator cap. Also a Type 57 coupe where a damaged Hibou (Owl) mascot was retrieved after an accident. This is now offered complete on its original Bugatti metal radiator cap base.

 

1. His prized Hibou (Great Owl, this is NOT the small Chouette, or baby owl). The very best example we have seen, perfect mint state, no damage, cracks, chips, or any re-polishing whatsoever! Correctly stencilled 'R. Lalique France' signature to the base. 

2. The damaged example as above. This is still mounted onto its chromed metal radiator cap base, after all this time!

3. On offer is this very rare 'Epsom' (Horse Head) car mascot in the form of a straining horse's head trying to win the Epsom Derby! Correctly signed 'R. Lalique France' intaglio signature to the base of the piece.

It is mounted onto a Breves Galleries radiator mounting base and in turn display mounted onto a plastic (or Bakelite) plinth with a factory-made plaque having the catalogue *number engraved on a circular metal plate. 

*The same catalogue number was engraved to the underside of the base of the piece at the Lalique factory after the piece was inspected and approved for sale.

 

4. An extremely rare and unique Rolls-Royce 90th anniversary trophy based on the Silver Ghost Spirit of  Ecstasy  car mascot. One of two known factory prototype pieces which has a lot more detail in the casting than the (limited edition) run of 200 produced as these were the first out of the mould. Signed engraved 'Lalique France' in scrolling script. It comes complete in its Lalique grey box with certificate and all paperwork.

 

5. Plus we have a very rare and limited edition Cire Perdu (lost wax process) of a Éléphant dansant (dancing Elephant) car mascot, this is mounted onto its Lalique metal plinth. This we believe was taken directly off one of his Bugatti cars in his collection, as shown in the image here. 

 

6.  Comète   car mascot in a clear finish with a flaming tail behind the star. This is correctly signed 'R. Lalique' in intaglio with engraved 'France' underneath this (to denote an export piece prior to leaving the glass works). Mounted onto a metal radiator cap base. Another similar one with a varied signature is also available.

 

7. Finally among the collection is this very fine opalescent Vitesse car mascot, intaglio signed onto the base. It's the very best example we have handled with an intense orange glow when held up to the light! 

 >A superb Renard is still in negotiation with some other select pieces< 

Some examples are shown here (above) with this listing.

To view the complete collection please go to our Unique Lalique Mascots website and also see:  https://youtu.be/SmlufmyaTKQ

 

Note: The date on the camera is incorrect as the settings re-adjust to the purchase date of the camera? The last image shows the author holding an Epsom mascot with a contemporary portrait of R. Lalique. This new book is due out in early 2025. Information of this publication can be found on our website.

Please see our website for images and the prices of these fabulous collector/investment pieces which in our opinion are the very best on the market and probably the very finest and remarkable pieces in the world of Lalique!

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 Geoffrey George Weiner hon's.

c/o The Lalique Mascot Collector's Club  at the White Lion Garage
Clarendon Place
Kemp Town
Brighton BN2 1JD
Sussex
England

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: This is in 'as new' condition, no chips or damage whatsoever and removed from a Bugatti radiator mount where it was on display for a Concours d' Elegance in Paris (France) at a classic car event. It is now stored in its Lalique original factory made box. It comes complete on its 'EB' logo display mount base. It's a wonderful piece and a pleasure to own and cherish for your future investment and to hand down to your children for their enjoyment as well! It come from a distinctive French collector's collection who unfortunately passed away and we dealt with the executors' of his estate. If you are keen on Lalique glass then this is surely for you!
  • Sub-Type: Lalique glass car mascots hood ornaments
  • Type: Badges & Mascots
  • Lalique French glass car mascots hood ornaments Art Deco: Art Deco
  • Size: One Size: Regular
  • Bugatti Elephant by Cristal Lalique: 5950
  • Merchandise Theme: Cars, Hood ornament
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Colour: White

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