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MINT 1958 Original "24 Hours of Le Mans" 11 x 15 Poster by Michel Beligond (P1)

$ 1000.56

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Event/Tournament: 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Grade: Mint
  • Officially Licensed: Yes
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • SKU: POST-1958DUMANS3
  • Seller Notes: “Mint - Stored in a poster tube. Previously owned by late Formula 1 Racing Driver William P Semon Jr”
  • Size: 11 in x 15 in
  • Sport: Auto Racing
  • Team: Formula 1 Racing
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Year: 1958

Description

Vintage 1958, Original 11 x 15 Poster, 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 21-22, 1958 Vintage 1958 original 11x15 poster of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held on June 21-22, 1958. The poster features Michel Beligond’s vibrant art and reads “24 heures du Mans 21 et 22 Juin.” These posters belonged to race car driver William P Semon Jr who competed across Europe in the 1950s and ‘60s. Four posters are available for sale in excellent to mint conditions; they have never been mounted or hung and have been stored rolled up in a poster storage tube. Apart from periodic handling to show them off, they likely haven’t seen a full day’s light since they were acquired by Mr. Semon in 1958. POSTER #1 MINT *** Will consider all reasonable offers! *** This original vintage motorsports poster highlights artwork by Michel Beligond, a French automobile artist and designer whose style became the signature for Le Mans and Formula One Grand Prix races, giving their advertising, posters, programs, and other design artifacts a timeless appeal. The 1958 poster depicts a red number 24 racing car driving at high speed on the race track towards the viewer with a second sports car following closely behind. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, so please send any questions regarding purchase beforehand.