Georges Colin (1986-1917)
Trophy "Icare" - Targa Florio 1920

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|1 February 2024, 12:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

Georges Colin (1986-1917)Trophy "Icare" - Targa Florio 1920

Guido Meregalli (1894- 1959)
Trophy in bronze made from lost-wax casting, stamped by the Fondeurs Unis France, with numbers 10 and 19301.
Signed Georges Colin in the drape. Bears the words engraved on the rock: "Targa Florio 1920 - Guido Meregalli Gli Amici".
Identical to the large display model commissioned by the plane and automobile manufacturer Farman during the 1910s.
Mounted on a marble base.
Height 39 cm - Wingspan 37 cm

Bibliography: "The Motor Car in Art" by john J. Zolomij, Haynes publishing group, 1990. Full page reproduction page 121.

Footnotes

Georges Colin (1986-1917)
Trophée "Icare" - Targa Florio 1920
Guido Meregalli (1894-1959)
Trophée en bronze à la cire perdue, estampille du cachet des Fondeurs Unis France, porte le numéro 10 et 19301.
Signature Georges Colin dans le drapé. Porte la mention gravée sur le rocher: "Targa Florio 1920 - Guido Meregalli gli Amici".
Identique au grand modèle d'exposition commandé par la marque d'avions et d'automobiles Farman dans les années 10.
Monté sur un socle en marbre.
Haut. 39 cm - Envergure 37 cm

Bibliographie: "The Motor Car in Art" by john J.Zolomij, Haynes publishing group, 1990. Reproduit pleine page 121.

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