Unique Lalique Mascots Volume 2
Concours Yearbook 2019
The Concours d’Elegance market within the historic car world is one of the most vibrant and growing sectors.
From its grass roots as a competitive element in most classic car club shows through to the international concours that attract multi-million pound works of art fighting for top honours, it is a major industry supporting multiple stakeholders.
The Concours Year will be the first publication to celebrate the best concours from around the world.
Published in November each year it will document the class and overall winners from each of the major Concours, creating a publication of record for that year’s key events.
The Concours Year will also create a social reference to the concours scene, documenting the people and the locations including profiles of some of the key collectors and individuals participating in the market.
Alongside the results of each concours, the Yearbook will include a number of features that will enhance the publication and provide added interest
- An insider’s guide to concours
- A judge’s view
- An entrants view
- A sponsor’s view
- An organisers view
- Key trends in the concours scene
- n depth interview with Sandra Kaskey-Button Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Profiles on some of the very best cars bought to Concours in 2019
- Bentley a celebration of 100 Years
- Lalique Mascots special feature
- And more…
The Concours Year will be lavish in every respect – oversize, beautifully produced, and a book to be collected.
Automotive Jewelry vol 2
The automotive mascot or hood ornament has been with us almost as long as the automobile itself. In the early days, the mascot was selected by the manufacturer to identify their product. But over the years, the car owners chose their own symbol of identity. These “accessory” mascots became quite fashionable in the 1920s and ’30s as a way for the owner to make a statement about themselves and their beloved automobile. Famous artists – Lalique, Cartier, Bazin, Brau and others, created pieces of whimsy, elegance and power to adorn the top of the radiator shell of cars both common and unique. Their work in bronze, brass, metal and glass were representative of the art trends of the day, including Art Deco, streamlining and Egyptology; and subject matter that included airplanes, policemen, sports, birds, dogs, mythology and of course, women. Author Nicholas Dawes brings his many years of expertise to the presentation of these beautiful works. Nick’s background at Heritage Auctions, specializing in Lalique and other bronze work; his many years as a college lecturer and author; and his long-standing presence on Antiques Road Show allows for his invaluable knowledge and insight. Presented as a companion book to Automotive Jewelry, Volume One: Mascots ,Badges, Bespoke Mascots again features the studio photographs of Michael Furman. Each piece is presented singularly and with a descriptive index to allow for the greatest appreciation of these wonderful works of art.
