A 'Chouette' mascot, French, 1920s,

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A 'Chouette' mascot, French, 1920s, unsigned, nickel-plated bronze, finely detailed mascot depicting a perched owl with wings outstretched, 20.5cm high, mounted on a wooden display base. Footnotes: See Bonhams lot 13, sale 23262, Paris, 4 February 2016. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A 'Chouette' mascot, French, 1920s,

Lot 0061

Estimate £500-£700

Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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