A rare 'Wolf Turned Shepherd' mascot, by Antoine Bofill, French, circa 1910

Bonhams, The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, June 27th
Chichester, 27 June
Lot sold
USD 3 737 - 4 983
GBP 3 000 - 4 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 3 737 - 4 983
GBP 3 000 - 4 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    26
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

A rare 'Wolf Turned Shepherd' mascot, by Antoine Bofill, French, circa 1910, signed to rear of base and bearing 'MAM' foundry stamp, nickelled bronze mascot depicting a wolf dressed in feathered cap, sword and cane, based upon a fabled character created by author Jean de la Fontaine, 15cm high, mounted on a turned wooden base.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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+44-2074685801
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+44-2074477401
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