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20th Century Rolls Royce 'Spirit Of Ecstasy' Statue

$1,469.28
£1,095
€1,267.33
CA$2,064.86
A$2,245.24
CHF 1,183.02
MX$27,273.11
NOK 14,872.96
SEK 13,942.20
DKK 9,510.22

About the Item

A 20th Century English silver plated model of the legendary Rolls-Royce mascot which was designed by Charles Sykes, this later cast silver plated statue stands on round marble plinth. The Spirit of Ecstasy, also called Eleanor, Silver Lady, or Flying Lady, was designed by Sykes, a graduate of London's Royal College of Art, and carries with it a story about secret passion between Montagu, second Baron Montagu of Beaulieu after 1905, a pioneer of the automobile movement, and editor of The Car Illustrated magazine from 1902, and the model for the emblem, Eleanor Velasco Thornton. Eleanor (also known as Thorn) was the secretary of John Walter, who fell in love with her in 1902 when she worked for him on the aforesaid motoring magazine. Their secret love was to remain hidden, limited to their circle of friends, for more than a decade. The reason for the secrecy was Eleanor's impoverished social and economic status, which was an obstacle to their love. On the other hand, Montagu had been married to Lady Cecil Victoria Constance Kerr since 1889. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 34.5 cm // 13.58 inches Width: 22.5 cm // 8.86 inches Depth: 23.5 cm // 9.25 inches
  • Attributed to:
    Charles Sykes (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A000531stDibs: LU1348247036942

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