B. Biegas (1877-1954), a rare ''Femme voilée'' (Women with a veil) mascot for Secqueville-Hoyau automobiles, circa 1919.
Signed, chrome/nickel plated bronze, 9.5cm high, mounted on a marble base. Can be unbolted from marble base and fixed to radiator cap and put back into vintage motoring service. Suitable for pre-war cars, and was specifically deployed on French Secqueville-Hoyau automobiles (1919 - 1924).
Excellent condition with good detailing. A rare French car mascot.
*Boleslaw Biegas (1877 - 1954) was a Polish painter, sculptor and playwright. In the years 1896-1901, he studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. His works are highly sought after.
Internal Reference: D:00091
Antique Number: SA1094917
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 9.5cm (3.7inches)
Width is 4cm (1.6inches)
Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)
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