'Racing Motorist' sculpture by Maurice Guiraud-Rivière.
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'Racing Motorist' sculpture by Maurice Guiraud-Rivière.
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Presented by the coachbuilders Vanden Plas to Brian Lewis (later Lord Essendon) and 'speed king' John Cobb, two of the most admired drivers at the Brooklands circuit. Cobb famously remarked that taking to the curved bankings at top speed was reminiscent of ‘leaning too far out of an upstairs window.’ Bronzes by Guiraud-Rivière (1881-1967) are elevated in status among collectors by their quality and rarity. Vanden Plas, of Belgium origin, was one of the most fashionable and stylish coachbuilders of the inter-war era. No two bodies were the same and Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Daimler and Lagonda were among the Kingsbury firm’s list of prized customers. Impressed signature M.GUIRAUD RIVIERE. Literature: Catley ‘Art Deco and other Figures’, page 178.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1926.
- Condition:Original condition, no visible marks or scratches.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 35781stDibs: U09042386802
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