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Lejeune
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http://www.louislejeune.com/
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The name Lejeune has been synonymous with first class bronze founding for the best part of 100 years. Established in 1910 as AE Lejeune (AEL) by Emil Lejeune and his wife Augustine, the company concentrated on small ornamental bronzes, decorative architechtural fittings and, with the spread of the automobile, car mascots. The first of these produced by the company was almost certainly the "Speed Nymph", the design for which was registered in 1917. The success of this first mascot enabled Emil to commission work from some of the best known artists of the day; many existing patterns bear the initials of sculptors such as Frederic Bazin and Charles Paillet. It was not long before Lejeune had established itself, and by 1929 was being described as "the world's largest motor car mascot manufacturer". Lejeune is unique in the breadth of services it is able to provide. We carry a range of over five hundred original patterns which may be supplied in a variety of finishes and mounting options to suit a variety of different applications. The Lejeune archive is constantly evolving, and it is our aim to continue this process of improvement. Some of our models have been in production for over 90 years, whilst new introductions are being made all the time. We aim for the highest quality in our bronzes and the sculptors we employ are all well respected in their individual fields. Sir David Hughes has contributed many additions to the range as have Anthony Maynard, Neil Dalrymple and Clark Watling.
Where a specific need is not catered for from the existing range, for example for the commissioning of a new trophy or special gift, Lejeune is able to turn its skills towards producing a one-off item to a client's specification. We have produced many bespoke pieces over the years and welcome enquiries in this area.
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