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Lot description
François Bazin (18971956) Bronze is inscribed with the artists signature F. Bazin Marble base is inscribed with the foundry H. Bouard Foundux 16.5 × 16.5 × 7 in. (42 × 42 × 18 cm) Presented is a large showroom display bronze of Hispano-Suizas 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 squadrons own mascot, Bazin would design the radiator ornament for Hispano-Suiza automobiles.