Henry Dropsy (1885-1969)
Targa Florio Trophy 1933

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 12:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

Henry Dropsy (1885-1969)Targa Florio Trophy 1933

Bronze étamé plaque, featuring a bas-relief of a racing driver surrounded by a pack of horses galloping alongside his car. "Targa Florio 1933" appears on a banner below. At the bottom, a blank cartouche.
Signed by the sculptor bottom left.
In a 58 x 77 cm frame.
42 X 54 cm

The 1933 Targa Florio was won by an Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 "Monza" driven by Antonio Brivio, Marquis Sforza known as « Tonino » (1905-1995).

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Henry Dropsy (1885-1969)
Trophée Targa Florio 1933
Plaque en bronze étamé, bas relief représentant un coureur automobile entouré d'une meute de chevaux galopant aux côtés de sa voiture.
On peut lire sur un bandeau en dessous "Targa Florio 1933".
En bas, un cartouche vierge.
Signée par le sculpteur en bas à gauche.
Dans un cadre de 58 x 77 cm.
42 X 54 cm

La Targa Florio de 1933 fut remporté par une Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 "Monza" piloté par Antonio Brivio, Marquis Sforza surnommé « Tonino » (1905-1995).

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