{"product_id":"golden-spirit","title":"Golden Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome would say that this the most recognisable bonnet emblem in the history of automobiles, and it's hard to disagree with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResplendent in 24 carat goldleaf and 22.5 carat champagne leaf I have recreated my rendition of this iconic yet beautiful piece of bonnet sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spirit of Ecstasy, The Flying Lady, The Silver Lady or simply Eleanor has adorned many Rolls Royce cars since John Walter Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu commissioned his sculptor friend, Charles Robinson Sykes to create a personal sculpture for his 1909 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model Sykes chose was Eleanor Velasco Thornton, then the secret mistress of the Baron and his secretary at the motoring magazine, The Car Illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial sculpture was named The Whisper, as one hand was held to the lips as a nod to the secrecy of the couples affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon viewing the sculpture other owners commissioned their own pieces to adorn the Rolls-Royce's, so much so that the company decided  to have their own piece commissioned so that the right and proper bonnet sculpture would compliment their vehicles. Sykes was again commissioned to create this piece and so a silver lady had been on the front of a Rolls-Royce ever since, in one form or another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all of the above I just had to recreate my own vision of this most iconic of emblems. From preparing the glass, through to the initial sketch, sandblasting, glue mixing and application, stencil cutting, chipping, gliding, painting, polishing, frame mounting, and even fixing the name plate and frame hardware to the frame, its all done be me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only parts of this creation I don't make is the frame itself, as I don't have a professional frame making machine, but then again, most artists are the same, as I prefer to concentrate on what I am good at, and farm out the more specialist aspects of my work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the very special nature of the glue chipping, each artwork is individually hand crafted to order, and thereby totally original, no two pieces are the same, as the glue chips the glass individually on each application. Each chip is between 0.2mm and 0.5mm deep, but when gilded the chipping takes on a sculptural appearance and becomes almost theatrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite appropriate for this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis random alchemy is what makes this process so attractive and beautiful, and ensures that each piece that I create is a genuine original piece of artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach artwork is individually hand crafted to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is created in 4mm float glass and is framed with a stain black frame with a gold sight line to enhance the beauty of the gilded glue chipped glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pieces are supplied with an individually engraved brass nameplate, screwed to the back of the frame. This details the title of the artwork, the creation date, and the collection number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pieces are also supplied with an ethically sourced document folder, which holds the certificate of authenticity, an insurance valuation, gold leaf certification, and where appropriate, a data sheet from the carbon fibre manufacturer for full material traceability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary shipping worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Glove delivery option available,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact me or a quote if you would prefer this option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead time: 6-8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:    66cm x 76cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e           26\" x 30\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vince Edmunds Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57217062207866,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/0275\/9820\/files\/silverlady_spiritofecstacy-custom.jpg?v=1788165180","url":"https:\/\/vinceedmundsart.co.uk\/products\/golden-spirit","provider":"Vince Edmunds Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}