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Posted 7 months ago
PhilDavidA…
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Triomphe Vintage Hood Ornament, With Wings and Motometer
Something put together for show and for the essence of what car mascots became with the use of a motometer and an actual hood ornament circa 1925.
Wish there was a category for car mascots as this fits in with that as a category far better than hood ornaments does.
The Design for the Triomphe hood ornament was conceived by one of the best art deco sculptors of the period, F. Bazin, and he was considered probably as the finest, as his pieces if signed, go for the big bucks. The design on this piece has very fine detail. even in the straights of his hair.
Art DecoArt Deco was an international design and art movement in the 1920s and ’30s…
Hood OrnamentsFrom their plain beginnings as manufacturer’s badges installed on car radia…
Hey Phil ... is this figure somewhat [conceptually] reminiscent of your "Packard Goddess of Speed" deco mascot? Both are beautiful with graceful lines.
More or less -- Bazin pretty much set the bar for what male dieties and female goddesses looked like, this is the male version.
You are achieving a mighty collection of magnificent pieces, Phil. Outstanding piece, outstanding collection!
Great looking piece Phil, love the detail. Two Thumbs Up on this wonderful piece. Kerry
very stunning and beyond beautiful:) job well done Phil:)
What a great collection you have!!
Wow Phil, this is another beautiful piece. You are putting together such a wonderful collection. Impressive. Hope you are doing well...not too cold up there yet...
Thanks Amber Rose, I just sold the piece on ebay - here is the number :
281006480566
nice one phil -- bet that was a hard one to part with -- hugs kid
Thanks pops52 for the love for this !~
Thank you bratjdd for the love !~