Michelin Merchandise figure - Resin - 2000-2010
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Michelin figure Bibendum, a resin advertising statue by Bibendum, 25 cm high, 17 cm wide, 13 cm deep, coloured white, blue and grey, origin China, from 2000–2010, in an opened original box and never used.
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Long story behind this very endearing little man chosen by Michelin to represent it and distinguish it from its competitors, the Bidendum has undergone several aesthetic changes since it was invented in the distant year 1898 by Edouard Michelin, after which, in 1894 at the Universal and Colonial Exposition of Lyon, upon seeing a pile of tires artfully stacked, he thought, "with a couple of extra arms it would look like a little man"; this phrase was the abracadabra that gave birth precisely to the Michelin man, up to the present day still intact in its splendor and always much loved and appreciated by enthusiasts of the genre and by collectors.
This is an authentic Michelin advertising statuette/figurine that was distributed as a gadget to authorized Michelin retailers. This type of gadget was larger than the usual gadgets circulating at the time. New, never used, still in its original box. The statuette is made of resin/polyester and finely hand-painted with a beautiful glossy enamel finish. The base is covered in blue velvet fabric.
Height 25 cm
Width 17 cm
Thickness 13 cm
Weight: about 1 kg
A very industrial piece that will undoubtedly stand out in any motor/industrial environment, in your office or in your home, to decorate with taste, charm and originality.
The photos are an integral part of the description, faithfully showing what is being sold at auction.
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It will be carefully packed using suitable materials for shipping, such as bubble wrap and polystyrene, which ensure the integrity of the item during transport.
Historical notes
Long story behind this very endearing little man chosen by Michelin to represent it and distinguish it from its competitors, the Bidendum has undergone several aesthetic changes since it was invented in the distant year 1898 by Edouard Michelin, after which, in 1894 at the Universal and Colonial Exposition of Lyon, upon seeing a pile of tires artfully stacked, he thought, "with a couple of extra arms it would look like a little man"; this phrase was the abracadabra that gave birth precisely to the Michelin man, up to the present day still intact in its splendor and always much loved and appreciated by enthusiasts of the genre and by collectors.
This is an authentic Michelin advertising statuette/figurine that was distributed as a gadget to authorized Michelin retailers. This type of gadget was larger than the usual gadgets circulating at the time. New, never used, still in its original box. The statuette is made of resin/polyester and finely hand-painted with a beautiful glossy enamel finish. The base is covered in blue velvet fabric.
Height 25 cm
Width 17 cm
Thickness 13 cm
Weight: about 1 kg
A very industrial piece that will undoubtedly stand out in any motor/industrial environment, in your office or in your home, to decorate with taste, charm and originality.
The photos are an integral part of the description, faithfully showing what is being sold at auction.
Smart shipping managed directly by Catawiki, tracked and including insurance.
It will be carefully packed using suitable materials for shipping, such as bubble wrap and polystyrene, which ensure the integrity of the item during transport.
Details
Era
After 2000
Weight
1 kg
Manufacturer/ Brand
Michelin
Model/ Name
Bibendum
No. of items
1
Style
Contemporary
Title
Figura Bibendum Michelin
Country of Origin
China
Packaging
in undamaged open original Box
Material
Resin
Depiction/Theme
Advertising
Colour
Blue, Grey, White
Condition
As new - unused
Height
25 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated Period
2000-2010
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