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1928 Red Ashay Chrysis Glass Car Hood Ornament
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Red Ashay Chrysis. c.1928. This is the rarest, earliest, largest and finest of all the production run of the 30 Red Ashay mascots. It shows a female nude leaning backwards and was produced in direct competition to Lalique’s smaller counterpart. This example shows that the Aucher Company could produce fine mascots not only with wonderful design, but also rival the fine glass texture of Lalique at his very best. This is a true 'Work of Art' and the ultimate Red Ashay mascot. It is mounted on a fine metal display base, above an original 1929 radiator cap.
Red Ashay was the trade name for the Aucher Company, 1928-1939. They went out of business with the outset of WWII. See Kay and Springate book, 'Car Mascots' for detail on the Aucher company.
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Dimensions :
180mm high, 150mm long.
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Condition :
Pristine condition, with fine detailed moulding, especially in the facial expression and hairline. This spectacular example is especially fine below the mount and is in superb totally original condition, without flaws or restoration to mar its total originality.
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