A fine and large Farman Company 'Conquete de l'Air' bronze by Colin George, circa 1920

Bonhams - The Goodwood Revival Sale 2015
Chichester, 12 September
Lot sold
USD 10 016 - 12 520
GBP 8 000 - 10 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 10 016 - 12 520
GBP 8 000 - 10 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    32
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

A fine and large Farman Company 'Conquete de l'Air' bronze by Colin George, circa 1920, detailed cast bronze depicting the mythical winged figure Icarus poised to take flight from a rocky outcrop, signed 'Colin George' to rear of drapery, marked 'Bronze' and bearing Contenot & Lelievre, Paris foundry stamp, to rear of base and further stamped '24 4452', measuring 36cm high overall with wingspan of 37cm, mounted on original black marble plinth.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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+44-2074685801
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+44-2074477401
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