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The "Whisper" Motor Car mascot by Charles Sykes.
Female draped figure in cast aluminium with inscribed signature "Charles Sykes" to base. Often mistakenly atributed to a special commission by the first Lord Montagu; the model for this and the Rolls Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" was believed to be that of his secretary, who posed for the original sculpting. Mounted upon marble base. c1912.
Height 6in (12cm)
Female draped figure in cast aluminium with inscribed signature "Charles Sykes" to base. Often mistakenly atributed to a special commission by the first Lord Montagu; the model for this and the Rolls Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" was believed to be that of his secretary, who posed for the original sculpting. Mounted upon marble base. c1912.
Height 6in (12cm)