Jaguar Type D – Le Mans 1955 -
Paul BRACQ

The Paris Sale|30 January 2026, 11:00 CET|Paris, Polo de Paris

Jaguar Type D – Le Mans 1955 - Paul BRACQ

Acrylic on canvas, signed by Paul Bracq lower right. Countersigned by the artist on the reverse and dated 30/11/1995.
This work depicts the Jaguar Type D driven by Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb, which secured Jaguar its third victory in the famous 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.

Dimensions: 120 × 85 cm.

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Jaguar Type D – Le Mans 1955 -
Paul BRACQ

Acrylique sur toile, signée Paul Bracq en bas à droite. Contresignée par l'artiste au dos et daté 30/11/1995.
Cette œuvre représente la Jaguar Type D, pilotée par Mike Hawthorn et Ivor Bueb, qui offre à Jaguar sa troisième victoire dans la célèbre épreuve d'endurance des 24 Heures du Mans 1955.

Dimensions: 120 × 85 cm.

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