A rather special mascot in Art Deco style

Further to my earlier note. The sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1927, France) produced a large portfolio of work. His sculptures, from large to small, he was famous for his bronze statuettes of young women. He designed a number of car mascots, particularly of animals. I have found one of his pieces, of a Marabou Stork, that is very similar in design and style to the pelican e.g. the wing feathers (and glass eyes again). Photos attached. Too similar to be a coincidence? Moreau's work though is usually signed, and, I believe, those mascots signed Franjou were also by him (?) If you wish to research further, the above may be a good starting point.

Tony Pym

Interesting mascot of a pelican and note the glass eyes. Not seen this one before, but I have seen mascots of other 'comical' animals, with glass eyes also. Two examples are shown, a dog smoking a cigarette and a cross-eyed bulldog. Both these however were made in spelter. Those I've seen have not been signed, have no markings to indicate the sculptor or manufacturer, nor have I seen any mascot catalogues of the 1920/30's specialising in these designs. I have seen a photo of a more serious study of an owl, a mascot by Varnier, and that used glass eyes too.

Tony Pym