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Triumph and Tragedy. A Limited Edition Print by Alfredo De La Maria. 163/500

Lot Number: 805

Triumph and Tragedy. A Limited Edition Print by Alfredo De La Maria. 163/500

A rare limited edition print (163/500) 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.

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th February, 2024 at 10.00am GMT at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

SUMMARY

A rare limited edition print (163/500) 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".

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