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English: The Spirit of Ecstasy, or Flying Lady, is a famous emblem of the Rolls-Royce car brand. It was created in 1911 by the famous sculptor Charles Sykes to embellish every radiator caps of the brand.
Français : L'esprit d'extase (The Spirit of Ecstasy en anglais) ou The Flying Lady (la femme volante) est une célèbre statuette mascotte de la marque automobile Rolls-Royce, créée en 1911 par le sculpteur britannique Charles Sykes pour enjoliver tous les bouchons de radiateur de la marque.
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Charles Robinson Sykes  (1875–1950)  wikidata:Q2960285
 
Alternative names
Charles R. Sykes; Rilette; Charles Sykes; Rilette (pseudonym)
Description British sculptor, painter and illustrator
Date of birth/death 18 December 1875 Edit this at Wikidata 6 June 1950 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth Brotton
Work period 1890 Edit this at Wikidata–1949 Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q2960285

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Spirit of Ecstasy or The Flying Lady is a famous mascot statuette of the Rolls-Royce automobile brand, created in 1911 by the British sculptor Charles Sykes.

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