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Mercedes-Benz Race Car Formula 1 Bronze Presentation Sculpture 1955

Offered by: Bizarre Bazaar

Description
We offer for sale a presentation model of a Mercedes Benz formula 1 streamliner race car from 1955. This is one of 50 models commissioned by Mercedes Benz to commemorate their race successes from 1952 to 1955. Given as gifts to drivers & dignitaries, these were not sold to the public. The bronze was cast by the Hans Mayr foundry in Munich, Germany & designed by their chief sculptor Helmut Hiltmann in 1955. This example is in very good condition. The bronze has some age patina & the steering wheel is slightly bent to one side. It can be corrected by a good metal smith. The marble base has a couple of small chips at one corner & what looks like a small repair to one side, hard to tell. Overall a beautiful display piece for the office or den.

More Information

Origin:	Germany
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	Good. Some age patina, steering wheel slightly bent to one side, some small chips to marble base.
Creation Date:	1955
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	625815

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	3.5 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	8.89 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Bizarre Bazaar, based in New York City, specializes in rare, one-of-a-kind objects of intrigue, including antique toys, vintage transportation models, and Art Deco pieces. Since 1985, they have worked with collectors and museums worldwide, and now offer their treasures online and by appointment only. Reach them at 212-517-2100 or BZRBZR@aol.com.

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