Charles Sykes 'Spirit of Ecstasy' Original Drawings
Sold for £7,875
(including buyers premium)
A pair of detailed pen and ink sketches, showing the side profiles of the 'Spirit of Ecstasy' figurine adopted by Rolls-Royce as their factory mascot in 1911. The drawing is not dated but believed to have been completed around mid-1910 and is signed by the artist Charles Sykes.
Charles Robinson Sykes (18 December 1875 - 6 June 1950) was an English sculptor, born in the North East of England in Brotton, who was best known for designing the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot for Rolls-Royce cars.
The Spirit of Ecstasy, also called "Emily", has featured on all Rolls-Royce cars produced during the past 107 years in both kneeling and standing forms. Mounted, framed and glazed to a high standard.
Provenance - The property of a lady, who's father was by repute the personal gardener and handyman of Charles Sykes. The two drawings were kept as a souvenir and have been in the same family ownership ever since.
Auction: Automobilia Auction Online, 8th Jul, 2018
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