G. POITVIN (France,1920's) ART DECO BRONZE
Ancient Mesopotamian ram
engraved on marble base G. POITVIN
green patinated bronze; bronze 9.25", 15"w; mounted on multi-colored, inclining marble base measuring 2"h; 13.5"w; 4.25"d
Little is known about Poitvin beyond his sculptures and car mascots during the 1920's and 1930's which appeared in the Hermes catalogues of that era presented as prestigious radiator caps. A five inch car mascot of this same design won the Medaille d'Or at the Paris Auto Show in 1922. Poitvan worked for Hermes - whether as a free-lance designer, or as an employee is unclear.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 60 : G. POITVIN (France,1920's) ART DECO BRONZE
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