1955 Monaco Grand Prix Ascari's Lancia D50 into Monte Carlo Bay Ltd Ed Print

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1955 Monaco Grand Prix
"The day that Ascari dived in the port"
Limited Edition Print
In the words of the artist:  May 22, 1955 -  After the last qualifications,  Ascari pulls himself out of his Lancia D50.  Suddenly,  Grace Kelly appears between incredulous drivers and mechanics.  The beautiful actress  holds her little Chihuahua in her right arm. The poor animal, stressed by the noise of the engines, is exhausted!  Damiano en Pietro, Ascari’s faithful mechanics are stunned: "It's unusual to  see a movie star on the starting grid, eh Pietro!".  In the middle of the crowd, a bald little man scrutinizes the blond woman that will be one of his movie stars. It's Alfred Hitchcock, accompanied by Cary Grant who is preparing his next  thriller  "How to Catch a Thief".
On the right,  Eugenio Castelotti whispers to Fangio that he is falling in love again. On the left you can spot Stirling Moss and Mike Hawthorn who are good drivers but also well known ladies men!  The title of the painting is inspired by Ascari's accident, when,  losing control of his Lancia during the race, he dove with his car in the harbour of Monaco.   Rescued by a canoe, he claimed  that he slid on a puddle of oil.  But the truth is that Alberto had his head elsewhere!
By Benjamin Freudenthal, noted French automotive and aviation artist, who brings a unique perspective and a bit of humor to his work.
Size 80 x 60 cm, about 32" x 24".
Number of copies,
350
Printed in France on
3
00 g  paper.
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