Description: You are bidding on a vintage “G. Lachaise Honeybee Alva Museum Replica Hood Ornament “. A mid-century replica of a radiator cap hood ornament created by sculptor Gaston Lachaise (1882-1935). The original was housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Collectible reproductions, such as this one, were sold in the 1960-70s by Alva Museum Replicas. This exact piece was purchased by a family member in 1973. The beautiful golden flying honeybee sits on a polished marble plinth. The statue stands approximately 5- 1/4" tall and weighs almost two pounds. At the farthest point, it is 4- 7/8" wide. The base measures approximately 2" square. The original Alva Museum Replica sticker is still attached ti the bottom of the base. The bee sculpture is very art nouveau in style -- perhaps a nod by the artist to his roots. Lachaise began his artistic career as a designer of Art Nouveau decorative objects for René Lalique. Age wear and some finish loss as shown in the photos but still displays nicely.
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-10T02:30:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.45 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: G. Lachaise
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Material: Brass, Metal
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Region of Origin: United States
Subject: Insects
Type: Sculpture
Year of Production: 1970
Format: Statue
Placement: Table
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Licensed Reproduction
Item Height: 5 1/8
Style: Art Deco, Vintage
Theme: Art
Item Width: 4 3/4
Handmade: No
Time Period Produced: 1970-1989
