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Rare, in‑the‑mass signed by French animal sculptor Louis Riché, this steel automobile radiator mascot stands 12 cm high and 11 cm wide, depicting a German shepherd and dating to ca. 1940–1950.
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Rare automobile mascot depicting a German Shepherd head, stamped in the mass by the French animal sculptor Louis Riché.
Authentic automobilia piece, intended to adorn the radiator cap of an old vehicle.
Expressive and powerful work, characteristic of Louis Riché's animal artistry, renowned for the quality of his modeling and the anatomical accuracy of his subjects.
Characteristics
- Artist: L. Riché (signature in the mass, clear and legible)
- Subject: German Shepherd
- Height: 12 cm
- Width: 11 cm
- Weight: approx. 850 g
- Material: steel
- Original threading present (slightly damaged)
Condition
- Strong sculptural presence
- No attached base
- Functional threading but slightly marked
- The piece retains an authentic patina, not altered by modern restorations.
Collector Interest
- Vintage automobilia
- Signed animal sculpture
- Desirable size (12 cm)
- Iconic subject appreciated by collectors
This mascot will naturally find its place:
- In a radiator ornament collection
- In an automobilia display case
- Or as a decorative, characterful animal sculpture
Louis Riché signed mascots are sought after by French and international collectors.
Signed mass-produced pieces of good size remain relatively scarce on the French market.
Rare automobile mascot depicting a German Shepherd head, stamped in the mass by the French animal sculptor Louis Riché.
Authentic automobilia piece, intended to adorn the radiator cap of an old vehicle.
Expressive and powerful work, characteristic of Louis Riché's animal artistry, renowned for the quality of his modeling and the anatomical accuracy of his subjects.
Characteristics
- Artist: L. Riché (signature in the mass, clear and legible)
- Subject: German Shepherd
- Height: 12 cm
- Width: 11 cm
- Weight: approx. 850 g
- Material: steel
- Original threading present (slightly damaged)
Condition
- Strong sculptural presence
- No attached base
- Functional threading but slightly marked
- The piece retains an authentic patina, not altered by modern restorations.
Collector Interest
- Vintage automobilia
- Signed animal sculpture
- Desirable size (12 cm)
- Iconic subject appreciated by collectors
This mascot will naturally find its place:
- In a radiator ornament collection
- In an automobilia display case
- Or as a decorative, characterful animal sculpture
Louis Riché signed mascots are sought after by French and international collectors.
Signed mass-produced pieces of good size remain relatively scarce on the French market.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
850 g
Number of objects
1
Style
Mid-century modern
Country of origin
France
Material
Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Estimated period
1940-1950
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