René Lalique Original Art Deco Levrier No. 1141 Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING René Lalique Levrier Car Mascot No. 1141 modelled as a racing greyhound, produced during the original Lalique radiator mascot series of the late 1920s. Designed by René Lalique, the Levrier depicts a streamlined greyhound captured in motion, its elongated body and swept form perfectly suited to the speed and optimism associated with early motoring during the Art Deco period. Introduced in 1928, the model formed part of Lalique’s celebrated series of glass mascots created for mounting to luxury motor car radiators. The mascot is executed in clear and frosted glass with a subtle amethyst hue, enhancing the sculptural modelling across the animal’s musculature and flowing lines. The surface retains the moulded signature R. Lalique alongside France to the lower right, confirming production during Lalique’s original working period. Car mascots of this type were designed to be mounted above an illuminated radiator base. When fitted to the vehicle, a small electric bulb beneath the glass allowed light to pass through the sculpture, creating a striking visual effect during night driving. The Levrier remains one of the most dynamic animal studies within the René Lalique mascot...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Glass
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