A striking Art Deco bronze automobile mascot depicting a powerful leaping jaguar, sculpted by noted French artist Casimir Brau. The composition captures the feline in full dynamic motion—muscular body stretched forward with jaws open in a dramatic expression of speed and power, a design language strongly associated with the streamlined aesthetics of the 1930s automotive era.
This sculpture was produced by BJB Garanti, a French foundry known for high-quality decorative bronzes and automobile mascots during the early to mid-20th century. The base bears the impressed BJB Garanti Bronze mark, along with the artist’s incised signature “C BRAU.”
The mascot is mounted on a polished black marble plinth, giving the sculpture visual weight and making it suitable for display on a desk, shelf, or within an automotive memorabilia collection. The bronze exhibits a rich patina with natural highlights across the sculptural surfaces that accentuate the stylized geometric modeling characteristic of Art Deco sculpture.
Pieces such as this were originally created as automobile radiator mascots or decorative hood ornaments, though many were also sold as desk sculptures for enthusiasts of luxury motorcars.
Artist: Casimir Brau
Foundry: BJB Garanti
Material: Cast bronze
Base: Black marble plinth
Signature: Incised “BRAU”
Foundry Mark: BJB Garanti Bronze stamp
Numbering: Numbered example (visible on base)
Dimensions:
Length: 8.5 inches
Width: 2.75 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Good vintage condition with attractive aged patina.
Minor wear and surface marks consistent with age and handling. Marble base shows light wear typical of vintage examples.
A striking Art Deco bronze automobile mascot depicting a powerful leaping jaguar, sculpted by noted French artist Casimir Brau. The composition captures the feline in full dynamic motion—muscular body stretched forward with jaws open in a dramatic expression of speed and power, a design language strongly associated with the streamlined aesthetics of the 1930s automotive era.
This sculpture was produced by BJB Garanti, a French foundry known for high-quality decorative bronzes and automobile mascots during the early to mid-20th century. The base bears the impressed BJB Garanti Bronze mark, along with the artist’s incised signature “C BRAU.”
The mascot is mounted on a polished black marble plinth, giving the sculpture visual weight and making it suitable for display on a desk, shelf, or within an automotive memorabilia collection. The bronze exhibits a rich patina with natural highlights across the sculptural surfaces that accentuate the stylized geometric modeling characteristic of Art Deco sculpture.
Pieces such as this were originally created as automobile radiator mascots or decorative hood ornaments, though many were also sold as desk sculptures for enthusiasts of luxury motorcars.
Artist: Casimir Brau
Foundry: BJB Garanti
Material: Cast bronze
Base: Black marble plinth
Signature: Incised “BRAU”
Foundry Mark: BJB Garanti Bronze stamp
Numbering: Numbered example (visible on base)
Dimensions:
Length: 8.5 inches
Width: 2.75 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Good vintage condition with attractive aged patina.
Minor wear and surface marks consistent with age and handling. Marble base shows light wear typical of vintage examples.
