Arthur Benjamins (Dutch, 1953-), 'Bluebird-Proteus CN7 - Donald Campbell's Land Speed Record 1964'

Bonhams - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022
Chichester, 24 June
Lot sold
USD 1 293 - 1 939
GBP 1 000 - 1 500 (listed)
Estimate
USD 1 293 - 1 939
GBP 1 000 - 1 500 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    62
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

Arthur Benjamins (Dutch, 1953-), 'Bluebird-Proteus CN7 - Donald Campbell's Land Speed Record 1964', signed and dated '95 by the artist to lower edge, acrylic on canvas, depicting Campbell's gas turbine-powered Bluebird during his successful Land Speed Record attempt at Lake Eyre, Australia on 17th July 1964, achieving a new speed record of 403.10mph, measuring 75 x 100cm, in brushed alloy frame, some craquelure to paint in two areas to lower section.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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