French Art Deco bronze bust of Mermoz the famous and a heroic long distance Aviator. Flying with the wind in his hair, Marmoz was not only famous for his aviation skills but also for his good looks which can be seen in this bust.

The handsome bronze bust is the best Mermoz bust I have ever seen.

He is mounted on a Belgian black marble base with a plaque to the front that reads La Rafale par Kelety. The bust is also signed to the reverse in the bronze Kelety.

20.5 inches (52cm) wide, 14 inches (35cm) high, 8 inches (20cm) deep.

Mermoz joined the French Air Force in 1920 and later became a key pilot for Aéropostale, the company that established air routes across Africa and South America. Known for his courage and technical skill, Mermoz completed numerous perilous flights, including the first nonstop crossing of the South Atlantic in 1930.

Often called ‘L’Archange’ (‘The Archangel’), he symbolised the spirit of adventure and human determination during aviation’s heroic age. Mermoz disappeared on December 7, 1936, while flying over the South Atlantic, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of France’s greatest aviators. He was also the founder member of Air France.

Excellent condition.