Charles Robinson Sykes (b. England 1875, d. 1950)
'Spirit of Ecstacy'. Woman leaning forwards with her arms outstretched. Signed Charles Sykes. Brown patinated bronze. Black painted metal plinth with silver plaque. England, 20th century. Figure H. 48 cm. Plinth H. 60 cm. Total H. 108 cm.
The silver plaque engraved: 'Spirit of Ecstasy' by Charles Sykes the original statue is made on Februray 6th, 1911 as a mascot for the motor cars of Rolls Royce. This sculpture is 1 out of only 12 copies and is made in cast bronze by lost wax process. This sculpture was made in 1958 for: Rolls Royce Mortor Cars Manhattan.
Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Furniture, carpets and varia, 27 November 2019