CHARLES SYKES "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY" BRONZE, C. 1935
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Charles Robinson Sykes,"Spirit of Ecstasy", circa 1935, silvered and gilded cast bronze oversized dealership sculpture depicting the legendary Rolls-Royce hood mascot, signed in mold to right side of base with "SP 1" to the back, on a patinated and gilt circular steel and marble plinth. Note: The "Spirit of Ecstasy" hood mascot was designed in 1911 and was possibly modeled after Eleanor Velasco Thornton (English 1880-1915). Large showroom displays such as this figure were distributed to overseas representatives after the 1931 takeover of the Bentley factory. The "SP 1" could possibly refer to a studio proof.
Provenance: Acquired Elegant Reflections: Jewelry and Objects D' Art, October 24, 1994; from the Private Collection of Robert and Penelope Lang, Atlanta, Georgia.
Approximate dimensions: overall h. 27", dia. 15.5".
Provenance: Acquired Elegant Reflections: Jewelry and Objects D' Art, October 24, 1994; from the Private Collection of Robert and Penelope Lang, Atlanta, Georgia.
Approximate dimensions: overall h. 27", dia. 15.5".
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CHARLES SYKES "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY" BRONZE, C. 1935
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