Lot 17DA Spirit of Ecstasy - Fine Sculpture by Charles Robinson Sykes
This Charles Robinson Sykes sculpture, "Spirit of Ecstasy", was originally designed by Sykes to be the mascot for the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. Sykes modeled the piece after the woman he loved who was also engaged in a secret love affair with her boss, a pioneer of the auto industry. His love and her boss were aboard the S.S. Persia that was torpedoed off Crete. This a antique Gold Patina sculpture . Comes with foundry assay. Some variations in marble might occur.
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