“Centaure”

Twins Jan and Joël Martel were influential artists of the Art Deco and Cubism movements, evidenced here in this mascot of a centaur holding a toy car. The Martel brothers shared a studio and used the same signature. They belonged to groups of fine and decorative artists who strove to break free of tradition.

Mascot Designer

J. MARTEL

Mascot Date

c. 1925 - 1930

Mascot Theme

France and Commerce

Mascot Exhibition

French Mascots of 1920s

Mascot Owner

Collection of Jon N. Zoler

Did You Know?

The Columbia Three-Track Tricycle cost $160 in 1883 and was the first to offer a “differential drive” gear that permitted both wheels to be driven equally and for ease of rounding corners. The picture of the Three-Track Tricycle is taken at Lodge corner Oulton Park Cheshire England. The white building on the right is the Lodge.

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