Sanglier Bouchon de Radiateur: Wild Boar Car Mascot by Lalique

Originally designed by the legendary René Lalique in the late 1920s, the Sanglier (Wild Boar) is one of the most striking creations in Lalique’s celebrated series of Bouchons de Radiateur (radiator mascots). Symbolizing strength, courage, and luxury, it adorned the hoods of high-end automobiles during the golden age of motoring.

When first offered through Breves of Knightsbridge in London, the Sanglier was among the most affordable of Lalique’s mascots, while still epitomizing the elegance and innovation of the Art Deco period. It was also sold in the United States by Nil Melior, New York, for $30, and later appeared in the 1932 Lalique Catalogue before being discontinued as a mascot in 1937. Production ceased entirely during World War II.

Following René Lalique’s death in 1945, his son Marc Lalique resumed production post-war using the original steel molds that had survived the conflict. This example, signed “Lalique France” on the base, is a superb post-war crystal edition, crafted with remarkable clarity and detail.

Lovingly preserved for decades in a dark wooden cabinet, this piece remains free from the amethyst tint often seen in older Lalique crystal exposed to sunlight. Its crisp lines, flawless surface, and luminous transparency make it a rare and desirable example of Lalique’s automotive artistry.

Dimensions: 3.5 in (9 cm) long × 2.6 in (6.5 cm) tall × 2.4 in (6 cm) deep
Condition: Excellent; no discoloration, chips, or cracks
Signature: “Lalique France” on base

A timeless collector’s piece, the Sanglier embodies the refinement, innovation, and sculptural mastery that define Lalique’s work, a true icon of early 20th-century luxury design.

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