To view Canonbury Antiques range of Rolls-Royce Flying Lady bronzes click here

Charles Sykes was a sculpturist working out of early 19th Century England whose most famous work is the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ as adorned on the bonnet of Rolls Royce cars. Also known as the ‘Flying Lady’ in the United States. Skyes was a graduate of the Royal College of Arts and was commissioned by Claude Johnson, then managing director of Rolls Royce, to create the piece to emobdy the spirit and gracefulness of the great car.

Bronze Rolls Royce Car Mascot Charles Sykes Silver Spirit Deco

Bronze Rolls Royce Car Mascot Charles Sykes Silver Spirit Deco

You are viewing a gorgeous bronze casting of the famous Spirit of Ecstasy (on the hood / bonnet of every Rolls Royce motor car) on a marble base. Like every good work of art there is a great story behind its making (see below). The piece is offered in perfect condition and ready for home use right away and would make a great collectors piece for any home or collector. The piece is signed near her foot – please see the close up photo.

4 FT BRONZE ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT SKYES SCULPTURE

4 FT BRONZE ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT SKYES SCULPTURE

You are viewing an amazing bronze casting of a four foot tall Spirt of Ecstacy, the famous Rolls Royce emblem that sits on the bonnet (or trunk for our American cousins). The piece was originally by Charles Sykes and this is a recast from the original. Like every good work of art there is a great story behind its making (see below).

XL SILVER BRONZE ROLLS ROYCE CAR MASCOT ERIC SKYE

XL SILVER BRONZE ROLLS ROYCE CAR MASCOT ERIC SKYE

You are viewing a gorgeous  bronze casting of the famous Spirit of Ecstasy (on the hood / bonnet of every Rolls Royce motor car) on a marble base. Like every good work of art there is a great story behind its making (see below). The piece is offered in perfect condition and ready for home use right away and would make a great collectors piece for any home or collector. The finish is silvered bronze and is nearly three feet tall making this a wonderful statue for any collection.

To view Canonbury Antiques range of Rolls-Royce Flying Lady bronzes click here


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