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Lot 115: Alfredo De La Maria: '1949 24 Heures Du Mans',

Est: $15,000 USD - $17,000 USD
BonhamsLondon, United KingdomNovember 13, 2010

Item Overview

Description

signed, oil on canvas, depicting Chinetti leading the field off the start on his way to victory at the 24 Heures du Mans in Lord Selsdon's Ferrari 166MM, the canvas 35 x 51 inches, gilt framed, presented in excellent condition.

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In 1949 Luigi Chinetti drove an incredible 23½ hours of the grueling race due to Lord Selsdon having been taken ill, eventually taking the chequered flag, a feat that would put Ferrari on the motor racing map.

Auction Details

Classic California Related Memorabilia

by
Bonhams
November 13, 2010, 12:00 PM GMT

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK