François Bazin (1897–1956)
Bronze is inscribed with the artist’s signature F. Bazin
Marble base is inscribed with the foundry H. Bouard Foundux
16.5 × 16.5 × 7 in. (42 × 42 × 18 cm)
Hershey 2016
Cigogne by François Bazin
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$5,405 USD | Sold
| Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Presented is a large showroom display bronze of Hispano-Suiza’s iconic mascot Cigogne (Stork). This wonderful, early example has a brilliant patina and is mounted on a large, beveled marble base.
Interestingly, the flying stork mascot was created by French sculptor François Bazin. In 1918, he had joined the military, specifically a squadron whose planes were powered by Hispano-Suiza engines. Inspired by the squadron’s own mascot, Bazin would design the radiator ornament for Hispano-Suiza automobiles.
