“1932 Le Mans” by Geo Ham, Print, Signed by Luigi Chinetti
Famed French automotive painter Geo Ham originally painted this piece for Roger Labric’s book, Les 24 Heures du Mans, in the late 1940s, which included a series of beautiful color plates by the artist. It was later reproduced from the late 1970s to the early 1980s by a gallery in England; based on the size of the image (13.5”x17”) and the frame’s exterior measurements (21.5”x28”), this is likely one of those prints, which measured 19”x24”. Signed by Luigi Chinetti, co-driver of the #8 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 MM with entrant Raymond Sommer, Chinetti is depicted passing the Aston Martin works team #21 1 ½ Litre Le Mans racer in the pits, on the way to a first-place finish.
Chinetti’s autograph stands out in clear, red ink, and a small data plate below the print lists the team’s performance during the race. Double matted and professionally framed, it’s a great piece for Ferrari history buffs and endurance racing enthusiasts alike. Despite being somewhat modestly-sized, the composition of the piece lends well to a print of these dimensions, with all the fine details Ham is known for on full display, complemented nicely by the straightforward framing and matting and the prominent autograph placement. Minor water-staining of the mat in the upper left-hand corner, and tarnishing/handling wear of the frame.
Famed French automotive painter Geo Ham originally painted this piece for Roger Labric’s book, Les 24 Heures du Mans, in the late 1940s, which included a series of beautiful color plates by the artist. It was later reproduced from the late 1970s to the early 1980s by a gallery in England; based on the size of the image (13.5”x17”) and the frame’s exterior measurements (21.5”x28”), this is likely one of those prints, which measured 19”x24”. Signed by Luigi Chinetti, co-driver of the #8 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 MM with entrant Raymond Sommer, Chinetti is depicted passing the Aston Martin works team #21 1 ½ Litre Le Mans racer in the pits, on the way to a first-place finish.
Chinetti’s autograph stands out in clear, red ink, and a small data plate below the print lists the team’s performance during the race. Double matted and professionally framed, it’s a great piece for Ferrari history buffs and endurance racing enthusiasts alike. Despite being somewhat modestly-sized, the composition of the piece lends well to a print of these dimensions, with all the fine details Ham is known for on full display, complemented nicely by the straightforward framing and matting and the prominent autograph placement. Minor water-staining of the mat in the upper left-hand corner, and tarnishing/handling wear of the frame.
Famed French automotive painter Geo Ham originally painted this piece for Roger Labric’s book, Les 24 Heures du Mans, in the late 1940s, which included a series of beautiful color plates by the artist. It was later reproduced from the late 1970s to the early 1980s by a gallery in England; based on the size of the image (13.5”x17”) and the frame’s exterior measurements (21.5”x28”), this is likely one of those prints, which measured 19”x24”. Signed by Luigi Chinetti, co-driver of the #8 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 MM with entrant Raymond Sommer, Chinetti is depicted passing the Aston Martin works team #21 1 ½ Litre Le Mans racer in the pits, on the way to a first-place finish.
Chinetti’s autograph stands out in clear, red ink, and a small data plate below the print lists the team’s performance during the race. Double matted and professionally framed, it’s a great piece for Ferrari history buffs and endurance racing enthusiasts alike. Despite being somewhat modestly-sized, the composition of the piece lends well to a print of these dimensions, with all the fine details Ham is known for on full display, complemented nicely by the straightforward framing and matting and the prominent autograph placement. Minor water-staining of the mat in the upper left-hand corner, and tarnishing/handling wear of the frame.