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Grand Prix de Reims – Van Dam, 1950, 16 x 24 in

Description
Poster designed by Van Dam for the Grand Prix de Vitesse Automobile, held at Reims, France, in 1950. The event took place at the Reims-Gueux circuit, which hosted major international races in the postwar period. This poster carries the title “Grand Prix de Vitesse Automobile – Reims” and includes Pastis 51 as a sponsor, a brand closely tied to French sporting promotions of the era.

This version was printed by Harfort, Paris, in a small format measuring approximately 16 x 24 inches (40 x 60 cm). It was issued in 1950 to promote the event and is professionally mounted on linen.

Artist: Van Dam
Date: 1950
Printer: Harfort, Paris
Size: 16 x 24 inches (40 x 60 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original 1950 poster for the Grand Prix de Vitesse Automobile at Reims, with sponsor Pastis 51. Linen backed and preserved in excellent condition.