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The eye-catching glass automotive mascots of jewelry designer,
sculptor, glassmaker and master artist René Lalique have been the crown
jewels on a select number of high-end classic cars for most of the last
century, and they remain highly sought and valued today. RM Auctions
will be auctioning an amazing collection of Lalique automotive mascots
at its event this Saturday, March 10, as a prelude to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
(<-- Lalique's "Tête D'Aigle" mascot on a 1930 Cord L-29, RM Auctions Scottsdale 2012)
This collection of 30 pieces - which also includes custom display
cases, and is estimated to bring $800,000-$1.2 million - was gathered by
Ele Chesney, who is known as the foremost female collector of antique
automobiles and automotive fine art.
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