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- Triumph and Tragedy. A Limited Edition Print by Alfredo De La Maria. 163/500
Triumph and Tragedy. A Limited Edition Print by Alfredo De La Maria. 163/500
Lot Number: 304
Triumph and Tragedy. A Limited Edition Print by Alfredo De La Maria. 163/500
A rare LE print depicting Pierro Taruffi in his Scuderia Ferrari 315S on his way to winning the 1957 Mille Miglia, without a navigator, in ten hours, 27 minutes and 47 seconds. Sadly, the race is most remembered for Alfonso de Portago's tragic accident.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at 4.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
SUMMARY
A rare LE print depicting Pierro Taruffi in his Scuderia Ferrari 315S on his way to winning the 1957 Mille Miglia, without a navigator, in ten hours, 27 minutes and 47 seconds. Sadly, the race is most remembered for Alfonso de Portago's tragic accident.
DESCRIPTION
Classic De La Maria with his legendary spectator detail. Double mounted and framed behind glass. The image measures 36" x 21" and frame 45" x 31".
CONSIGNOR
Howard Hill-Lines
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- 07831 282127
- howard@iconicauctioneers.com
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