"RAC British Grand Prix at Silverstone, 1958," Original Oil Painting by Roy Nockolds, 1959
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number73
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Location
Description
An important original oil on canvas by Roy Nockolds (1911–1979) depicting Peter Collins in the Scuderia Ferrari Dino 246 on the way to winning his third Grand Prix victory, leading Stirling Moss in the Vanwall, and teammate Mike Hawthorn in his Ferrari. This was also Collins' last Grand Prix race before his tragic death at Nürburgring two weeks later.
Framed with a reeded Art Deco-style, black lacquered frame with linen slip and unglazed. Signed by the artist lower left and dated 1959. This painting was displayed at The Steering Wheel Club in Mayfair in January 1959, and was immediately purchased by Ken Gregory, the manager of Collins and Stirling Moss. He retained it for 40 years until his retirement from race management in 1999, when it was sold. The painting remained in private ownership thereafter, until being acquired by the consignor.
Provenance: Purchased from the artist by Ken Gregory Esq. Ken Gregory Collection, 1959–1999. Private Collection, London.
Canvas size: 29.5 x 39.5 in. (75 x 100 cm). Overall size: 37.5 x 47 in. (95 x 120 cm).