1922 Exceptionally fine and rare Mermaid (Sirene) Car mascot
A very graceful, stylish and beautiful nude young Mermaid with long hair rising from waves, with hands outstretched in a graceful beckoning pose. Deeply impressed signature G.Colin, plus C&L (Contenot- Lelievre) foundry oval stamp, with number 22 (within oval surround) plus deeply impressed 2208, to the side of the base, plus circular foundry detailed cartouche seal and ‘10’ deeply impressed into the side of the base from the highly prestigious Fabricants de Bronzes Syndicat des Bronzes 1818, Unis, France, signed F...Villain, which was a recognised bronze stamping seal depicting absolute fineness and authenticity.
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