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The Magazine of the Pullman Gallery Issue No. 34 The World according to Pullman Welcome to the 34th issue of PULLMAN magazine, featuring the finest and rarest collectable pieces that have deservedly achieved classic status, timeless designs that we feel are in a class of their own when it comes to undeviating quality and interest. Our front cover is reserved for outstanding imagery created by ‘Cassandre’, (Adolphe Mouron, 1901-1968), one of the most accomplished and influential illustrators of his age, for Triplex. Only a genius could have conceived such a dramatic means of advertising something as mundane as automobile glass. The automotive theme is well represented in this issue with a striking watercolour and gouache of the great Italian ace, Tazio Nuvolari, known as Flying Mantuan, in the all-powerful Auto Union at the historic Nürburgring. Two super-rare examples of 1920s tinplate toys modelled on the Alfa Romeo P2 by CIJ, best of the specialist toymakers, and detailed Maserati Tipo 250F and Aston Martin DBR/1 models continue the theme, together with a superb large-scale, one-off model of the 1937 Auto Union 16 cylinder ‘c’ type. No less significant are fine, period Sterling silver models of the Morane-Saulnier monoplane from the dawn of aviation, the Supermarine S6B racing seaplane, forebear of the legendary Spitfire, and a WWII Whitley bomber. A distinguished (and delightful) regimental rarity in the form of a table lighter fashioned round the legend of The Dragon of Wantley, a set of unique design sketches for Dunhill’s successful Aquarium series, and an exceptional group of typically stylish Hermès and Louis Vuitton pieces, all add variety. Elsewhere on these pages we highlight a select line-up of classic cocktail shakers, once a symbol of glamour and sophistication, and increasingly sought-after today by discerning collectors worldwide. And, speaking of collectors, few could rival the connoisseurship of New Yorker Doris Duke (19121993), tobacco heiress and philanthropist. Nothing can illustrate better her unerring instinct for the best than the enterprisingly original Asprey cigar and cigarette boxes, of impeccable provenance and deserving of serious mention. A magnificent large-scale painting by Dexter Brown depicting the Ferrari P4 in the 1967 Targa Florio, rounds off this issue, along with news of our next Dexter Brown exhibition, later this year. Finally, we thank our clients who have visited our newest gallery at 94 Pimlico Road, London. We would like to welcome all of our readers to the new space and, naturally, to our principal gallery at 14 King Street, St. James’s. Front cover: ‘Cassandre’, (Adolphe Mouron, 1901-1968) ‘Triplex’. Exceptional, original poster dated 1931. Linen mounted, dimensions: 47 x 31 inches (121 x 79 cms). Ref 4135 Until next time, Simon Khachadourian 94 Pimlico Road Chelsea London SW1W 8PL 14 King Street St. James’s London SW1Y 6QU Tel: 020 7930 9595 www.pullmangallery.com Email: [email protected] www.94pimlicoroad.com Luxury variety Mixology Cool conscious: a select pair of fine silver plated Champagne buckets by noted French artist Luc Lanel for the ocean liner ‘Normandie’ c.1936, exhibiting the hallmarks of Art Deco styling to conscious effect in the form of a distinctive fluted design motif. Height of each 10 inches (25 cms). Ref 3636 Great Bear: novelty value in the form of a rare nickel-plated cocktail shaker in the shape of a Polar Bear, the removable head revealing a strainer. Novelty designs, imaginatively conjured, were part of the colourful history of the shaker and also decorative, practical and fun. Austrian, c.1930. Height 10 inches (25 cms). Ref 2934 Made in China: a superior hammered silver cocktail shaker with a distinctive repoussé dragon motif in the inimitable Oriental style of the period. The shaker, made in the Chinese seaport of Shanghai, www.pullmangallery.com bearing the commemorative inscription JUNE 12th 1925. Ref 4125; a fine Sterling silver cocktail shaker, equally characteristic of the era, of embossed bamboo pattern. Marked Zeesung silver, c.1925. Literature: The Cocktail Shaker, Simon Khachadourian. Ref 0150 Sterling area: a sizeable Sterling silver ashtray, using references from the Art Deco period, complete with four wide cigar rests. Marked Tiffany & Co. American, c.1930s. Diameter: 5 inches (12 cms). Ref 3154 3 Shakers Galore 2142 2102 2035 3018 2366 Top ten: variations on a theme in the form of an exceptional group of infinitely appealing Art Deco cocktail shakers, and featuring leading luxury designers such as Asprey and Tiffany. Quality of design and finish was unequalled in the heyday of the shaker, when there was no more potent symbol of affluence. Individual prices and full details are available upon request. 4 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 3573 2231 4112 3508 1991 www.pullmangallery.com 5 Style Counts 6 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 (Opposite top) English class: an opulent, heavy-gauge Sterling silver cigar box from the Edwardian era. Of rectangular form, with six separate compartments to the interior, lemon gilding to the inside of the lid and a raised escutcheon lock, the whole set on a swept plinth base, reflecting the supreme levels of craftsmanship associated with the Crown Jewellers, Garrard. Hallmarked London, 1902. Length: 13 inches (34 cms). Ref 4115 (Opposite bottom) Smoker’s delight: acceptably grand, massive 1950s Sterling silver cigar box, the very heavy gauge wood-lined body can accomodate over 500 (boxed) or 750 (loose) cigars, the largest we have ever seen. Length; 24 inches (60 cms). Ref 3475 (Right) ‘Polo player’: a fine Art Deco bronze of a standing polo player in polo costume holding a mallet, dark green patina, American c1930. Indistinctly signed ‘Milligan’. Height: 13 inches (33 cms). Ref 4153 (Below) Iberian influence: an excellent Sterling silver and enamel cigarette box in twocolour gold, inlaid with a polo match scene to the lid and augmented by decorative yellow gold banding to the sides. Made in Madrid by the renowned Spanish house of Lacloche Fréres, founded in 1875, and widely admired for its pieces drawing on the Art Deco style as a favourite source of inspiration. French gold and silver marks, and import marks for London, 1929. Ref 4120 www.pullmangallery.com 7 Mythical Monster 8 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 The Dragon of Wantley: a distinguished military rarity in the form of a Sterling silver regimental table lighter, owing its origins to the 17th century fable surrounding the formidable fire-breathing reptilian. Legend has it that the dragon filled luckless inhabitants of Lancashire with terror before the appearance of a dragon-slaying knight who vanquished the mythical monster in a fiercely-fought struggle. In fine, original condition, with removable head, ‘cigar’ to the dragon’s mouth, ‘arrow’ taper holder and ibex horn representing the creature’s long tail, every component of the lighter is profusely hallmarked Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1927. The Dragon of Wantley, unique among historic regimental Mess table pieces, ranks as one of the best in terms of quality and originality. Length 18inches (46cms) Ref 4118 www.pullmangallery.com 9 Aquatic achievement Six examples from Pullman’s extensive collection of Dunhill’s iconic1950s ‘Aquarium’ table lighters by Ben Shillingford (1904-2001), the expert engraver responsible for carving out the Perspex using the reverse intaglio technique. His finished panels were then passed to London artists (such as Margaret Bennett, see right) to paint the design in reverse. Launched in 1949, no two lighters were the same, each was unique. Width 4 inches (10 cms). Please contact us for individual prices. Artist at work: four sets of unique pencil and watercolour designs for Alfred Dunhill’s successful ‘Aquarium’ series of cigarette boxes and humidors by Margaret Bennett. The illustrations feature cover and side-panel designs for cigar boxes and have been annotated in-house by Dunhill with particular attention to final dimensions and positioning of the images. Reverse signed by artist. A provisional ‘Aquarium’ design rendered in oil is also included. English, c1950. Ref 4105 In the pink: extremely rare, non-aquatic ‘Aquarium’ table lighter in excellent condition, the intaglio decoration of pink and blue flamingoes is set against a water-themed landscape. Considerably scarcer than the usual underwater scenes, it is the non-aquatic versions of these rare lighters – those with birds, hunting scenes, horse-racing and so on – that are most highly sought-after by collectors. English, c.1950. Ref 4102 10 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 Duke Box Detail 12 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 Provenance: from the estate of Doris Duke, a discerning collector and innovative philanthropist. Long distance information: two remarkable and unique Sterling silver boxes made especially for Doris Duke (1912-1933) by Asprey, London in 1936 and 1937 respectively. Both carry road maps of North America, with numerous cities marked by small apertures. The distances between selected cities are indicated by withdrawing an engraved slide, enabling one to see varying distances between, say, Miami and New York, Chicago to Los Angeles and so on. Fine, unique pieces with an ingenuity and ultimate quality for which Asprey was renowned. Cigar box: width 12 inches (35 cms), hallmarked Asprey, London 1936. Ref 2161 Cigarette box: width 7 inches (17 cms), hallmarked Asprey, London 1937. Ref 4131 Doris Duke (1912- 1993), the Lucky Strike tobacco heiress, has been called ‘a rich girl on the run’. Yet she was a lifelong collector who pursued her diverse interests enthusiastically. Many, including one of the world’s most infamous playboys and an evil butler, had designs on the considerable fortune that she managed to keep intact. Her life was full of incident – she memorably put up surety of millions of dollars for Imelda Marcos’s bail – and in 1999 her life story was filmed as Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke. It is estimated she gave away over $400 million dollars, often as anonymous contributions. www.pullmangallery.com 13 Silver Arrows Tazio Nuvolari in the Type ‘C’ Auto Union, Nurburging 1936: a dramatic depiction of the Italian maestro, considered by many to be the greatest driver of all time, at speed in the all-conquering Auto Union. A winningly evocative watercolour heightened with gouache by Walter Gotschke (1912-1989). Gotschke, of Czech-German origin, made legitimate claim to being one of the most successful illustrators of his generation, creating several striking motor racing posters. In wartime, as nations hastened to commission illustrators and graphic designers to produce information and propaganda posters, Gotschke was recruited as an official war artist. Post-war, his impressionistic style deservedly reached a wider audience yet examples of his acclaimed automotive subjects are hard to find today. Signed by the artist, mounted, glazed and framed. Literature: Automobile Quarterly, 1971 and 1989. Dimensions: 12 x 8 inches (30 x 20 cms). Ref 1251 Teutonic Titan: a powerful example of the model maker’s art in the form of a uniquely-rendered, and unique 16-cylinder Auto Union ‘c’ Type, meticulously detailed and impressive in scale. A memorable tribute to the awesome Auto Union, one of the all-conquering German race cars, aka the ‘Silver Arrows’ that dominated pre-war Grand Prix circuits, shaping the history of motor sport during the last century. Length overall: 36 inches (90 cms). Ref 4148 14 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 Pullman Car Model behaviour: extreme rarity represented by two superb examples of the invincible supercharged Alfa Romeo P2 by CIJ (Compagnie Industrielle du Jouet), ranking among the best of the quality toymakers. Both clockwork tinplate models are from the coveted first series, circa 1925, both are equipped with stencilled clover-leaf emblem to the radiator and ‘balloon’ tyres, and both carry race number 2. Finished in the exceptionally scarce green and rosso corsa livery respectively, the former is complete with original key. Outstanding. Length of each 22 inches (56 cms). Ref 4106, 4124 Fastly superior: a fine 1:8 scale model with an exceptional eye for detail of the 1954 Maserati 250F, mounted on a plinth, enclosed in a Plexiglas presentation case and etched with the characteristic Maserati Trident trademark. Officine Alfieri Maserati built only 26 examples of the front-engined monoposto, campaigned with conspicuous success by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, among other drivers of distinction. Length 24 inches (60 cms). Ref 4126 Model approach: a finely made 1:8 scale British classic in the form of the 1959 Aston Martin DBR/1. A fully and accurately detailed model with correct instrumentation and upholstered seats, and the whole mounted on a plinth and enclosed within a Plexiglas case and incised with the distinctive Aston Martin logo. The DBR/1 scored a famous victory at Le Mans in 1959, the marque’s finest competition triumph. Length 24 inches (60 cms). Ref 4127 www.pullmangallery.com 15 Heroic Hermès 16 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 (Opposite top) Holding all the cards: a stylish set of twelve Sterling silver Art Deco-influenced vintage motoring themed place-card holders by luxury goods maker Hermès. Today, complete sets in perfect condition are a rarity. Length of each 4 inches (10 cms), all stamped HERMÈS and complete with fitted Hermès case. One for the fast set? Ref 2342 (Opposite bottom) Cuboid: a pair of particularly stylish and rare silvered bronze ashtrays of substantial proportion, fashioned in the shape of gambling dice and marked HERMÈS PARIS. The revered French maker, a founding element in the story of modern luxury objets, is forever associated with pieces of undisputed quality. Both 3 inches (8 cms) square. Ref 4116 (Above) Snappy dresser: a very scarce ‘Sac à Dépêche’ gentleman’s briefcase in tan Crocodilus Porosos, the finest crocodile skin in the world. Of recent manufacture, this example is in effectively unused condition, complete with key fob and two keys. Signed Hermès, Paris, width 16 inches (40 cms) Ref 4154. The ‘Sac à Dépêche’ was first introduced by Hermès in 1937, one of its first customers being HRH the Duke of Windsor. John Kennedy famously has an example in black crocodile given to him by Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in 1953. The ‘Sac à Dépêche’ remains in production today, the Crocodilus Porosos version carrying a 4-5 year waiting list. (Left) Table Plan: more than equal to the setting. Twelve Sterling silver place-card holders in the form of stirrups, in original Hermès fitted grosgrain presentation case, circa 1950. The equine influence owes its origins to the founding of the French company as a saddler in the 19th Century. The first Hermès bag, used to carry saddles and bridles, soon followed with conspicuous success. Ref 2781 www.pullmangallery.com 17 High Life 4121 3169 3168 Speed matters: a finely rendered Sterling silver model of the superfast Supermarine S.6B racing seaplane, designed by R.J. Mitchell, later responsible for the legendary Spitfire. Fitted with a rotating propeller, elevators, ailerons and articulated rudder and mounted on a black, ebonised base. Mitchell’s Supermarine aircraft were a conspicuous success in the series of Schneider Trophy races, headline news at the time, and outright winners of the contest in 1931. Hallmarked Saunders and Shepherd, 1931. Wingspan: 7 inches (18½ cms). Ref 4121 Making it plane: a finely conceived Sterling silver model of the famed Morane- Saulnier Type H monoplane by Mappin & Webb. The engine cowl engraved with MS monogram and the model equipped with turning engine and propeller. Mounted on an ebonised wooden base. The Type 18 H, evolved from Leon and Robert Morane’s Sport airframe, entered the record books in 1913, when pioneer French aviator and Morane-Saulnier test pilot Roland Garros made the first non-stop flight from the South of France to Tunisia. The monoplane saw service in the First World War, operating with both the French military and Royal Flying Corps (forerunner of the RAF). Hallmarked Mappin & Webb, 1915. Wingspan: 5 inches (37 cms). Ref 4123 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 4123 4122 Bombed up: historic Sterling silver presentation model of an Armstrong Whitworth AW38 Whitley. A finely detailed version of the front-line medium bomber, mounted on an ebonised wooden base with inscribed plaque affixed. The legend reads: A W Clegg in appreciation from his many friends at Sir W G Whitworth Aircraft Lid, Coventry, February 1944. John Lloyd’s twin-engined Whitley, an integral part of the early air offensive, won its spurs on the first RAF bombing raid over enemy territory. The name derives from the Coventry suburb of Whitley, site of the plane maker’s factory. Hallmarked Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1938. Wingspan: 8 inches (20½ cms). Ref 4122 Supermarine: an important Supermarine S.5 Schneider Trophy model, in Sterling silver, presented to the 1927 race winners. The citation to the hallmarked plaque reads: Supermarine-Napier S.5.1st & 2nd Schneider Cup Race, Venice 1927. Piloted by Flt.Lt. S. N. Webster AFC 1st, Flt. Lt. O.W.Worsley 2nd, Creating World’s Speed Record of 281.6 mph. Mounted on stepped ebonised wooden base. French industrialist Jacques Schneider’s Coupe d’Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider was launched in 1913 to encourage the advance of marine aviation. Reginald Mitchell, Supermarine’s chief designer and the man behind the Spitfire, built the streamlined S5 monoplane for the 1927 contest, won by Webster, a serving Royal Air Force officer and member of Britain’s High Speed Flight. Hallmarked G&S Ltd (Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company) London, 1927. Wingspan 8 inches (20 cms). Ref 3168 Winner takes all: an important Schneider Trophy winning Supermarine S6B racing seaplane, modelled as a table lighter by Asprey to mark Britain’s historic victory in 1931. The 1931 race, a contest of pure speed, proved the high point in the series when the British entry took the trophy outright with a third successive win. Hallmarked Asprey, Birmingham, 1936. Wingspan 8 inches (20 cms). Ref 3169 www.pullmangallery.com 19 20 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 ‘The Ipcress File’ (Prod. Harry Saltzman, 1965) Starring Michael Caine. Original film poster, linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 33 ½ x 43 inches (84½ x 109 cms). Ref 2789 Anonymous: ‘Tutti Contro James Bond’, original poster, linen mounted and unframed. Italian, dated 1960. Dimensions: 77 x 55 inches (195 x 140 cms). Ref 3123 The Persuaders (‘Attenti a Què Due’): a rare full-size poster for the Italian market version of The Persuaders, translated as ‘watch out for these two’. Italian c1972. Dimensions: 80 x 55 inches (200 x 140 cms). Ref 4151 Samuel Goldwyn Presents, a RKO Pictures production: ‘Spitfire’: original poster for the film starring Leslie Howard and David Niven. Marked 43 of 204, linen mounted, framed and glazed. Dimensions: 43 x 30 inches (109 x 76 cms). Ref 4117 www.pullmangallery.com 21 22 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 Robert Gazay (French): ‘Aries, 1924’. A very rare original Art Deco poster, dated 1924. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 71 x 47 inches (180 x 120 cms). Ref 4145 Karoly Gerster (1859-1940): ‘Budapest Grand Prix, 1936’: rare original poster. Linen mounted, framed and glazed. Dimensions: 47 x 34 inches (120 x 87 cms). Ref 1255 Geo Ham (Georges Hamel): ‘Monaco Grand Prix 1934’. Original poster dated 1934. Linen mounted framed and glazed. Dimensions: 47 x 31 inches (120 x 80 cms). Ref 4075 Robert Falcucci (1900-1989) ‘Monaco Grand Prix 1930’. Original poster, linen mounted framed and glazed. Dimensions: 47 x 31 inches (120 x 80 cms). Ref 3140 www.pullmangallery.com 23 Geo Ham (Georges Hamel), French, (1900 – 1972). ‘Monaco Grand Prix 1935’. Original poster, linen mounted framed and glazed. Dimensions: 47 x 31 inches (120 x 80 cms). Ref 3530 Geo Matt: ‘Monaco Grand Prix, 1948’: rare original poster. Linen mounted, dimensions: 47 x 31 inches (120 x 80 cms). Ref 2813 André Quollier: ’24 Heures du Mans, 1951 – Dunlop Fort’. An extremely rare original poster dated 1951. Dimensions: 7 x 4½ inches (17 x 11 cms). Ref 4147 B. Minne: ‘Monaco Grand Prix, 1952’. Original poster dated 1952, linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 47 x 31 inches (120 x 80 cms). Ref 4076 Clockwise from top left Vic: ‘Shell Oil and Petrol, Cars and Chauffeurs’. Original poster dated 1930. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 30 x 45 inches (76 x 114 cms). Ref 2058 Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954): ‘You Can Be Sure of Shell, Bodiam Castle’. Original poster dated 1932. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 44 x 29 inches (113 x 75 cms). Ref 4137 Barnett Freedman: ‘Shell - Rolls Royce Phantom II’. Original poster dated 1933. Linen mounted, framed and glazed. Dimensions: 47 x 31 inches (120 x 80 cms). Ref 2615 Cathleen S. Mann: ‘Film Stars Use Shell’. Original poster dated 1938. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 44 x 29 inches (113 x 75 cms). Ref 2060 24 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 George Denholm Armour (English, 1864 – 1949): ‘Shell – Perfect Teamwork’. A rare original poster, c1925. Linen mounted. Dimensions: 45 x 30 inches (115 x 76 cms). Ref 4152 Hans Feibusch: ‘Architects Prefer Shell’. Original poster dated 1933. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 30 x 45 inches (76 x 114 cms). Ref 3310 Maurice A Miles: ‘Everywhere You Go – Shell - Polperro, Cornwall’. Original poster dated 1933. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 30 x 45 inches (76 x 114 cms). Ref 3309 Charles Shaw (1892-1974): ‘Smokers Prefer Shell’, original poster dated 1936. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 30 x 45 inches (76 x 114 cms). Ref 2063 www.pullmangallery.com 25 26 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 Ronald Gray (1868 – 1951): ‘LMS Ready for the 12th’: an extremely rare original poster depicting the exodus by train of the British ‘well-heeled’ to Scotland for ‘the glorious 12th’ (August 12th) when the grouse shooting season officially opens. Linen mounted, and framed. Dimensions: 48 x 39 inches (122 x 100). Ref 3251 Frank Henry Mason (1876-1965): ‘The Flying Scotsman’. Original poster, printed by the Dangerfield Printing Company, London. Dimensions: 50 x 40 inches (127 x 102 cms). Ref 4140 www.pullmangallery.com 27 Charles Pears (1873-1958): ‘Southampton Docks – Down to the Sea in Ships’, a rare original poster c1930. Linen mounted. Dimensions: 50 x 40 inches (127 x 102 cms). Ref 4150 Henry George Gawthorn (1879 – 1941): ‘The Forth Bridge’, rare original poster dated 1928. Linen mounted, framed and glazed. Dimensions: 49 x 39 inches (125 x 100 cms). Ref 3252 Travelling Companions The Taste of Luxury: exquisite example of a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk in the form of a rare 1920s ‘Flower Trunk’. LV Monogramme prominent, lock signed Louis Vuitton. Complete with leather carrying handles. Length: 11 inches (28 cms). Ref 4130 The inimitable Gallic allure of the ‘Flower Trunk’ was further enhanced by exclusiveness: never produced for sale, the trunks were offered only to favoured clients with the aim of publicising the distinctive LV Monogramme (first introduced in 1897). A number of trunks (zinc-lined and water-resistant, and ideal for carrying freshly-cut flowers), have since been redesigned by the makers as jewellery and trinket cases, or cigarette boxes. Literature: The Birth of Modern Luxury Paul-Gerard Pasols, 2005. (Clockwise from centre) Full steam ahead: timeless designs from Louis Vuitton in the shape of early Edwardian Steamer bags, modelled on an authentic 19th century US Mail bag, and designed to fit inside the maker’s grand Steamer trunk, complete with original brass padlock and key Ref 3159; shown alongside, the smaller, natural canvas version, also with padlock. Both are of early design, introduced in 1901 and discontinued three years later in favour of the distinctive LV Monogramme Ref 4128; unusual and original Mailbag style bag of khaki 28 canvas and dark grained leather with carrying handle and brass fitments and secure padlock and key Ref 4132; a sizeable early version of a ‘Square Mouth’ Gladstone bag from the Edwardian period by Louis Vuitton., finished in caramel grained leather and with brass fittings and lock, the bag retains its original lining and bears the monogram AP Ref 4129; and finally another example of the early Mailbag, in the darker natural canvas. Ref 4149 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 Best foot Above theforward crowds Louis Vuitton Malle Aéro advertisement circa 1910 courtesy of ‘Louis Vuitton – the Birth of Modern Luxury’, by Paul-Gerard Pasols, p 150. Encompassing the defining style of Louis Vuitton, is this extraordinary example of the exceptionally rare Malle Aéro (Aeroplane Trunk). Designed to be light in weight, compact and versatile, the Malle Aéro weighed only 57 lbs (26 kgs) when packed with a prescribed list of contents. Finished in orange Vuittonite with all leather and brass fitments. Length: 32 inches (80 cms) Ref 4139. As the 20th century was ushered in, conquest of the air was seen as the most significant challenge to a whole generation and France was very properly given her due as the country where flying attracted the greatest interest, including the attention of Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur. Meanwhile, two French brothers, Pierre and Jean Vuitton, themselves pioneer aviators, contrived the ultralight Malle Aéro, exhibited at the Paris Air Show in 1910. The opportunity to acquire such pieces has become increasingly rare. Literature: Louis Vuitton – the Birth of Modern Luxury, PaulGerard Pasols. www.pullmangallery.com 29 Roger Broders (French 1883-1953): ‘Marseille’. Original poster dated 1930. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 39 x 24 inches (99 x 62 cms). Ref 4141 Cassandre, Adolphe Mouron (1901-1968) ‘Normandie’. Original poster, dated 1935. Linen mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 39 x 24 inches (99 x 62 cms). Ref 4136 30 PULLMAN Issue No: 34 William McDowell: ‘Cunard Line’ original poster dated 1925. Mounted and unframed. Dimensions: 39 x 24 inches (100 x 62 cms). Ref 4133 www.pullmangallery.com 31 Dexter Brown (born 1942) Dexter Brown (British, born 1942): ‘1967 Targa Florio – Guichet/Muller, Ferrari P4’, original painting, acrylic on board, signed and dated 1980. This large and uncompromising painting, depicting one of Ferrari’s most beautiful models, was executed by Dexter Brown in 1980. Dimensions: 48 x 48 inches (120 x 120 cms). Ref 4138 Following the great success of ‘Superfast: the Ferrari Paintings of Dexter Brown’, we are delighted to announce our next exhibition of Dexter Brown’s work. Entitled ‘Monroe and McQueen – Hollywood Icons’, the exhibition comprises almost 40 original paintings available for the first time at 94 Pimlico Road. Exhibition dates: October 16th – November 30th 2009. Online catalogue: available late September 2009. A limited-edition, signed and fully illustrated catalogue, will be available priced at £20.00 (plus p&p). To reserve your copy, and register your interest in the exhibition, please contact Rachel Kelly on 020 7930 9595 or email [email protected]. 32 PULLMAN Issue No: 34
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