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Early 20th century Art Déco french nickelled bronze owl-shaped car mascot by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for Susse Frères
By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, …
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Early 20th century Art Déco french nickelled bronze owl-shaped car mascot by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for Susse Frères
By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères
Material: bronze, nickel, copper, metal
Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork
Dimensions: 2.5 in x 2 in x 5 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1930
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: France
The Susse Frères firm was established in 1839 by brothers Michel Victor Susse and Amedee Susse, who set up a foundry in Paris. The company was famous for producing exceptionally cast bronzes, which often featured impressively applied patinas.
Édouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) was a sculptor who worked in bronze, ceramics and the direct carving of stone. Born in Basel, educated in Switzerland, Édouard Marcel Sandoz worked mainly in Paris where he settled in 1908. He studied at the School of Fine Arts with Antonin Mercié and Jean-Antoine Injalbert. Sandoz of Switzerland was most famous as a sculptor of animals.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Figurative
- French
- Artist
- Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
- Brand
- Susse Freres
- Designer
- Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Copper
- Nickel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and … moreLightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. No restorations or modifications have been made. less
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