“Minerva” for Minerva Motors  

de Soete was born in Brussels and began exhibiting in the Paris Salon around 1929. Belgian marque Minerva tapped him to create a distinctive mascot for their brand. This stately and impressive Art Deco mascot was exclusive to their 8-cylinder limousines, making it extremely rare.

Mascot Designer

Pierre-Jean DE SOETE 

Mascot Date

c. 1930

Mascot Theme

France and Commerce

Mascot Exhibition

French Mascots of 1920s

Mascot Owner

Collection of Jon N. Zoler