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PRESS RELEASE - AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS
Artcurial Motorcars will present the 15th edition of the Automobiles sur les Champs sale on 27 October. Highlights include a rare 1953 Fiat OttoVu Tipo 106 Sport Berlinetta, one of just 34 examples of the first series Rapi version built, and a 1924 Bugatti Type 23 Biplace Sport with a distinguished history.Hervé Poulain will take to the rostrum, flanked by the dedicated duo Matthieu Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff, to present some 117 lots, with over half offered at no reserve.
SALE - 27 OCTOBER 2019, PARIS
, à PARIS
PRESS RELEASE - AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS
PARIS - Automobiles sur les Champs, the annual collectors’ car sale held in Paris by Artcurial Motorcars returns to the Champs Elysées, ‘la plus belle avenue du monde’ on 27 October 2019.
For the 15th edition of this sale, Artcurial Motorcars is pleased to present a line-up of some 117 vehicles. Five exceptional collections feature amongst the 70 automobiles and there will also be 47 motorcycles coming under the hammer. Star lots in this autumn sale include a very rare 1953 Fiat OttoVu Tipo 106 Sport Berlinetta, one of just 34 examples, and a glorious 1924 Bugatti Type 23 Biplace Sport.
1953 Fiat OttoVu Tipo 106 Sport BerlinettaEstimate: 1 100 000 - 1 300 000 € / 1 200 000 - 1 400 000 $
This extraordinary model was launched at the Turin Motor Show in 1952. Just 34 examples of the 1st series Rapi version were produced, making it highly eligible for the Mille Miglia and other prestigious race and concours events.This example still has its original engine, which runs like clockwork, and its original interior featuring the extravagant dashboard designed specifically for the model. It is a car that will attract huge interest amongst the most discerning collectors.
1953 Fiat OttoVu Tipo 106 Sport Berlinetta Estimate : 1 100 000 - 1 300 000 € / 1 200 000 - 1 400 000 $
1924 Bugatti Type 23 Biplace SportEstimate : 550 000 - 650 000 € /
600 000 - 700 000$
« This sale will offer an exciting range of automobiles at very attractive prices, reflecting the current market. It is the perfect opportunity for collectors to acquire the models they are looking for ! And we are delighted to be presenting, the star of the show, this highly rare Fiat 8V Rapi with its legendary engine, that contributed to the marque’s history in competition »
Matthieu Lamoure,Managing Director, Artcurial Motorcars
© Peter Singhof © Artcurial
Collection of an enthusiast from Monte-Carlo
1924 Bugatti Type 23 Biplace Sport Estimate : 550 000 – 650 000 € / 600 000 – 700 000 $
This very special Bugatti has passed through the hands of several important collectors including Henri Malartre, one of the first men to preserve these early cars and build an automotive heritage who founded the motor museum in Rochetaillée. This car has competed no less than eight times in the Mille Miglia Historic.The Type 23, also known as the « Brescia », was the first Bugatti to feature an engine with four valves per cylinder, making it exceptional in its day.
Five collections and some modern highlights There will be several collections in the sale including a special group of four Ferrari dating from the 1970s to the 2000s, belonging to Raymond Jeannot. Also, ten cars from a Monegasque enthusiast featuring a 1961 Ferrari 250 GTE Series 1 as well as a splendid array of convertibles ranging from a 1975 VW Beetle cabriolet to the rather more flamboyant 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Cabriolet.The sale will also present some notable modern supercars including a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupé, a 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago and the spectacular 2008 Porsche 997 GT3 that was delivered new to Anthony Beltoise, crowned champion of the 2008 Porsche Carrera Cup France in this car.
There will also be a selection of more affordable collectors’ items, including the 1969 Renault 8 Gordini that won its class in the 1969 Hungarian Rally Championship (estimate 40 000 - 60 000 €), and a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa in original condition with 34 361km on the clock (estimate 20 000 - 30 000 €, no reserve).
© Loïc Kernen
Collectors’ motorcycles in the spotlightForty-seven motorcycles will come under the hammer in this year’s sale, with an important European collection of 43 classic motorcycles taking centre stage. The majority of these highly collectable machines are sought-after, low mileage examples in highly orignal condition and all will be offered at no reserve.
The collection, stored for many years in a private museum, comprises a wide range of marques and models, from classic Italian bikes such as the 1967 Benelli Sport Leoncino 125 (estimate 1 000 - 2 000 €) to sought-after German machines including the very special 1937 Zündapp K 800 Side-Car (estimate 30 000 - 35 000 €). One of BMW’s greatest successes will also star in the sale : the BMW R80 G/S. This model launched the GS range in 1980 and became a best-seller for the marque. The example in the sale dates from 1984 and is estimated at 12 000 – 15 000€.
Important European collection of 43 motorcycles.
Maître Hervé Poulain, auctioneer for 50 years A well-known figure in the art world, Hervé Poulain has been an accomplished auctioneer since 1969. He has played a significant part in raising the status of automobiles to that of Fine Art. Combining his two passions, contemporary art and speed, he created the concept of Art Cars. He competed in the 24 Hour race at Le Mans eleven times, commissioning leading artists to paint his car each time. The artists included Calder, Lichtenstein, Stella, Arman, Warhol and César…atest
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PRESS CONTACTS ZMIROV COMMUNICATIONAnne-Gaëlle Jourdan+33 (0)1 76 53 71 [email protected]
Camille Iparraguirre+33 (0)1 55 34 37 [email protected]
UK PRESS CONSULTANTRebecca Ruff+44 (0) 79 73 74 75 [email protected]
ARTCURIALAnne-Laure Guérin+33 (0)1 42 99 20 [email protected]
ABOUT ARTCURIAL Founded in 2002, multidisciplinary Paris based auction house, Artcurial confirmed its leading position in 2015 on the international art market scene. With three sale venues (Paris, Monte-Carlo and Hong Kong), Artcurial achieved an overall sales total of191,1 M€ in 2017. Artcurial covers all the major specialist fields: From Beaux-Arts to Decorative Arts, Collectors’ Cars, jewellery and watches, Fine wine and spirits.With a strong international bias, Artcurial maintains its presence abroad with offices in Milan, Vienna and Brussels, Monte-Carlo and Munich and representatives in Beijing and Tel Aviv, as well as twice-yearly exhibitions in New York. In October 2015, Artcurial held its first sale in Hong Kong and Morocco. www.artcurial.com
INFORMATIONViewing: Saturday 26 October 2019 11h - 18h, and Sunday 27 October 2019, 11h - 15hArtcurial private garage - 59, avenue Montaigne - 75008 Paris
Sale: Sunday 27 October 2019Collectors’ Motorcycles at 15h and Collectors’ Automobiles at 16h Artcurial, Rond Point des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris
HR images available on requestEstimates in dollars as a guide onlyCatalogues available online at www.artcurial.com/motorcars
