Lot 49: † A fine and rare 'Sirene' mascot by Georges Colin for Hermes of Paris, French, circa 1922,

A fine and rare 'Sirene' mascot by Georges Colin for Hermes of Paris, French, circa 1922,
signed 'G.Colin', with '(C&L)'(Contenot & Lelievre) mark and deeply impressed foundry cartouche with further stamped marks '(22) 2208' and number '10' to rear of base, Cire Perdue hollow cast nickel-plated bronze mascot in the form of a graceful nude mermaid rising from the waves with flowing hair and beckoning arms, 13cm high, mounted on a period radiator cap above a turned wooden display base.

This mascot was awarded the prestigious Medaillee L'Auto for 1922 and was marketed by Hermes between 1922-1925.