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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 opened its first retail location in NYC back in 1985, specializing in Antique Toys, Vintage Transportation & Industrial Models, Perfume Bottles and Art Deco

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