A fine and rare 'Rodeo' mascot by A E Lejeune after the original design by Charles Paillet, British, circa 1920
Chichester, 13 July
Lot sold
USD 4 983 - 6 228
GBP 4 000 - 5 000 (listed)
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USD 4 983 - 6 228
GBP 4 000 - 5 000 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number55
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A fine and rare 'Rodeo' mascot by A E Lejeune after the original design by Charles Paillet, British, circa 1920, signed 'Paillet' to base and stamped 'Copyright AEL' to rear of base, nickel-plated bronze, finely detailed mascot depicting a 'Cowboy' leaping from his steed onto a bull, from the original design by the French sculptor Charles Paillet and sold to London based Augustine and Emille Lejeune in 1917 and produced under copyright, measuring 13cm long, mounted on a turned wooden display base, and offered together with photostat copy of the 1919 'Mascottes Artistique pour Automobiles "Rodeo"' catalogue featuring the mascot.
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Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
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W1S 1SR
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