Items Similar to Max Le Verrier - "Boubou à la Lanterne" Art Déco Car Mascot
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
Max Le Verrier - "Boubou à la Lanterne" Art Déco Car Mascot
About the Item
A whimsical Art Déco nickel-silvered metal car mascot modeled as "Boubou" the monkey holding a lantern. Signed 'Le Verrier' in the metal. Mounted on a custom hand-crafted ebonised wooden base of polygonal form. The mascot has been newly rewired to illuminate the lantern. Comes with twisted silk electrical lead with Bakelite 'torpedo' interrupter and AC adapter. Nickel finish is original.
Max Le Verrier created four variants of "Boubou" car mascots between 1920-1930. These are referenced in Michel Le Grand's book 'Mascottes Passion', page 154.
** Please note; the rewiring has been carried out to comply with Australian electrical safety standards. It is strongly recommended that the purchaser should have the wiring checked by a licensed electrician to ensure safety compliance in your State or Country.
- Creator:Max Le Verrier (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Metal,Silvered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1925
- Condition:Rewired: The rewiring has been carried out to comply with Australian electrical safety standards. It is strongly recommended That the purchaser should have the wiring checked by a licensed electrician to ensure safety compliance in your State or Country. Additions or alterations made to the original: Custom made wooden display base. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Gippsland, AU
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
New to 1stDibs
Joined in the past six months.
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1998
1stDibs seller since 2023
Typical response time: 3 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: South Gippsland, Australia
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- French Art Déco 'Pélican' Night Light / Pocket Watch Holder by Max Le VerrierBy Max Le VerrierLocated in South Gippsland, VictoriaA rare combination of night light & pocket watch holder modelled as a pelican with an open beak. Cast in 'fonte d'art' - a unique alloy developed by the foundry of Max Le Verrier as ...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
MaterialsSpelter
- Rare Art Déco 'Cacatoès' Silvered Bronze Car MascotBy E. BourcartLocated in South Gippsland, VictoriaA rare silvered bronze car mascot / hood ornament modeled as a stylised cockatoo. Mounted on a custom made polygonal wooden base. Signed in the bronze "Bourcart". Original silver-nic...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Edmond Etling et Cie - 'Nue au Bras Tendu'. Art Déco Opalescent Glass StatuetteBy Edmond EtlingLocated in South Gippsland, VictoriaAn Art Déco opalescent glass statuette of a draped nude with her arm outstretched. Mounted on a stepped nickeled base. Signed "Etling France" in the mold. Designed by sculptor Lucile...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsGlass
- Charles Schneider / Le Verre Francais - Art Déco 'Azurettes' Night LightBy Charles SchneiderLocated in South Gippsland, VictoriaAn Art Déco Charles Schneider / Le Verre Francais cameo glass night-light mounted on a wrought iron base with three foliate feet. The sky-blue mottled ground overlaid with cobalt blu...Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
MaterialsArt Glass
- Charles Schneider / Le Verre Français - 'Coprins' Art Déco Cameo Glass VaseBy Charles SchneiderLocated in South Gippsland, VictoriaA stunning and large Art Déco cameo glass vase of baluster form. The opaque yellow ground is textured and mottled sparingly with an acid-green. It...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
MaterialsArt Glass
- Charles Schneider / Le Verre Français - 'Fougères' Art Déco Cameo Glass VaseBy Charles SchneiderLocated in South Gippsland, VictoriaAn elegant Art Déco cameo glass vase of baluster form with applied deep violet glass foot. The mottled white ground is textured and overlaid with ...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
MaterialsArt Glass
You May Also Like
- Art Deco Monkey Car Mascot with Flag Pole Boubou by Max Le Verrier France 1920By Max Le VerrierLocated in Antwerp, BEArt Deco monkey car mascot with flag pole Boubou porte drapeau by Max Le Verrier. Metal with original silver patina on wooden base. France 1920/1930. ...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
MaterialsMetal
- Art Deco Pelican Le Verrier Sculpture Car Mascot Paperweight Packet Watch HolderBy Max Le VerrierLocated in Buenos Aires, OlivosBird sculpture / car mascot / paperweight / packet watch holder. Art Deco "Pelican Max Le Verrier " Genuine period sculpture. Excellent condition. Silv...Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
MaterialsMetal
- Max le Verrier Atalante Art déco sculptureBy Max Le VerrierLocated in NANTES, FRArt deco sculpture circa 1930 in spelter with green patina. Large model, Portor marble base. In perfect condition. Signed on the marble M. le verrier Total height: 80 cm Width: 41 c...Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsMarble, Spelter
- Art Deco Patinated Bronze Hunter by Max Le VerrierBy Max Le VerrierLocated in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GBART DECO PATINATED BRONZE HUNTER BY MAX LE VERRIER Exquisite French Art Deco metal statue, designed by Max Le Verrier, depicts a male nude hunter in dyna...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsSpelter
- Art Deco Lamp with Dancer Danseuse a la coupe by Max Le Verrier France, 1930By Max Le VerrierLocated in Antwerp, BEArt Deco lamp with dancer Danseuse à la coupe by Max Le Verrier. Patinated art metal, stepped green marble base and glass. Signed and with foundry mark. France 1930 original. Illus...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
MaterialsMarble, Metal
- Art Deco Leaping Deer Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 FranceBy Max Le VerrierLocated in Antwerp, BEArt Deco leaping deer bookends by Max Le Verrier. The sculptures are executed in patinated metal and mounted on Portor marble bases. France 1930.Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
MaterialsMetal
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Car Mascotte
Car Mascot Max Le Verrier
Bakelite Car
Baroque Dolphin
Pottery Horse And Rider
Carving Cow
Austrian Cold Painted Dog
Spaniel Porcelain Dog
Dog Novelty Items
Vintage Metal Art Sculpture
Painted Dog Sculpture
Doulton Chess Piece
Brass Impala
Elephant India Oriental Painting
Green Marble Lions
Concrete Sheep
Brass Heron Crane
Omersa Horse