£2,000 - £4,000
Jean Verschneider (French, 1872-1943)
The Kid
Bronze and ivory
Inscribed 'The Kid' and signed '62 J. Verschneider' on base
With hand-written label on base 'Jean Verschneider ... petit Jackie ... Chaplin'
It is an exceptional and extremely rare car mascot made in 1925. Jackie Coogan is "the Kid" in this most successful film with Charlie Chaplin. This mascot was fashioned as Jackie Coogan's personal mascot and cast in a limited edition in three different finishes and two sizes.
CITES ref: YWUR3F6C
Property of a nobleman
Dimensions:
6.25 in. (H)
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