RM Sotheby’s is auctioning the restored 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL that inspired the artist’s series of Mercedes car paintings.
in New York that these paintings convinced Mercedes it needed more work from the artist, and so 80 car works were commissioned. Alas, only 36 paintings had been finished at Warhol’s untimely death in 1987.
The German license plate EI-DR 1 is visible in both the Serien Sport Wagen photograph and the Warhol art. What’s more, Gauffrés said, some flaws that were evident from a likely 1970s restoration—cross pieces on the side intakes that are a little too deep, and minor inconsistencies in the Rudge knockoff wheels—were evident both in the unrestored car and in Warhol’s paintings.
Buschmann said the now-glorious Benz, in its original silver with blue leather and—an extra—fitted luggage, was debuted at Mercedes’ museum in Stuttgart last June. Part of the work had included rebuilding the original engine, which was included but not installed in the car when purchased. Attending the Stuttgart event was RM Sotheby’s, which secured the car for Sotheby’s Sealed, timed online auctions for registered bidders with the final results not disclosed. The ex-Juan Manuel Fangio Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster—his personal car—was. The auction process began November 10 and ends November 17. The Benz is being sold without reserve, with a pre-sale estimate of $1.5 to $2.5 million.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Mercedes-Benz C350 Sports Coupe | SpottedRemember the 3.5-litre, rear-drive, Mercedes hatchback? Not many do. Now it's £4k...
Lire la suite »
Ivanka Trump Wears Grace Kelly-inspired Blue Dress for Tiffany Trump’s Wedding at Mar-a-LagoTrump's blue dress by Galia Lahav was nearly identical to the dress Grace Kelly wore in the 1955 film 'To Catch a Thief.'
Lire la suite »
Mercedes-Benz EQV Not As Fast As VW ID. Buzz In Bjørn's 1,000 km ChallengeThe premium all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQV van is very comfortable, but is it also suitable for long-distance travel? Let's find out.
Lire la suite »
This Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, Once the Subject of an Andy Warhol Portrait, Is Headed to AuctionThis MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing, once the subject of an Andy Warhol portrait, is headed to auction:
Lire la suite »
Tested: 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Is Upper S-ClassThe rebranded S-class does feel truly special, but it carries a serious price.
Lire la suite »
Mercedes Slashes EV Prices By Up To $33,000 In China To Combat Slowing Sales | CarscoopsThe EQS received a brave discount of $33k after selling as little as 100 units per month in the Chinese market
Lire la suite »