Bibendum Trophy - Michelin Challenge

The Automobilia European Winter Sale|11 December 2024, 12:33 CET|Paris, Avenue Hoche

Bibendum Trophy - Michelin Challenge

Bronze sculpture depicting the hand of the Michelin Man (Bibendum) supporting the world. The base is made of black stone, engraved on one side with "Shanghai 2007" and on the other with a silver-plated metal cartouche:
"Challenge Bibendum, Michelin, Shanghai 2007".
Height: 20 cm. Base: 12 x 10 cm.

Provenance: Created by Michelin in 1998, the Challenge Bibendum brings together the key players in the technical and scientific world in a different country each year. Its aim is to promote advancements towards creating sustainable road mobility.

Footnotes

Trophée Bibendum - Challenge Michelin
Sculpture en bronze, représente la main du bibendum Michelin soutenant le monde. Socle en pierre noir gravé d'un côté ""Shangaï 2007"" et de l'autre un cartouche en métal argenté:
"Challenge Bibendum, Michelin, Shangaï 2007".
H: 20 cm. Socle: 12 x 10 cm.

Historique: Créé par Michelin en 1998, le Challenge Bibendum réunit dans un pays différent chaque année les principaux acteurs du monde technique et scientifique. Il vise à promouvoir les progrès visant à créer une mobilité routière durable.

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