Porsche Frame 550 n° 40 24h Le Mans 1954 Black Wooden Frame with Sketch 25 x 30 cm - Uli Ehret

Name: Porsche Frame 550 n° 40 24h Le Mans 1954 Black Wooden Frame with Sketch 25 x 30 cm - Uli Ehret
Brand: Uli EHRET
SKU: 5575
Price: 49.95 EUR
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Description

Porsche Frame 550 n° 40 24h Le Mans 1954

Printed reproduction of an original watercolour by Uli Ehret

With a black-painted wooden frame, double mat and protective glass

Limited edition of 100 numbered and signed copies

Size 25 x 30 cm

Made in Germany

At the 1954 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche entered four 550 Spyder 1500 RSs, marking the model's official debut at the classic race and immediately securing a class victory.

Car #39 (Claes/Stasse) finished 12th overall and 1st in the 1.5L Sport class, despite a damaged piston at the end of the race.

Car #47 (Arkus-Duntov/Olivier) finished 14th overall and won the 1.1L Sport class.

Cars #41 (Herrmann/Polensky) and #40 (von Frankenberg/Glöckler) retired with engine failures after 148 laps (14th hour) and 4 laps (1st hour), respectively.

These results establish the 550 as the absolute benchmark in small displacement motorcycles, with its ultra-light chassis, its 4-cylinder Fuhrmann engine of approximately 110 hp and remarkable reliability in view of the pace imposed.

A Dream Life in Watercolor

Since childhood, Uli Ehret (born in Weinheim, Germany in April 1965) was passionate about cars and painting. At just 16 years old, he began winning national art competitions, and at 21, he opened his own advertising agency.

In 1998, the discovery of watercolor as a medium for depicting racing cars allowed him to make his first breakthrough in art. For his exhibition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005, Ehret demonstrated that he had finally found the tool to express dynamism, movement, and vibrations, and that he was now able to represent speed in his paintings. A subtle blend of realistic representation and impressionism. By its very nature, watercolor allows for a representation of movement that can be perceived even in the dust spray from the road and the glow of the brake discs. And the way Ehret utilizes the background adds even more speed to his works.

But his work doesn't stop at this impressionistic style; it is also complemented by the story of a specific race, a driver's life, a competition's high point, or a historical moment in motorsport. Uli Ehret reads extensively about motorsport, both current and historical. His library contains several hundred books on all kinds of cars, drivers, and eras. Thus, a painting doesn't just depict a fast car, but also tells a story about the person behind the wheel or a particular day of racing, filled with historical details.

References :

Rolex, Gulf Oil, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Shell, Alpina, Aston Martin, Volkswagen

Special artworks for Le Mans teams: Corvette Racing, ProDrive, Larbre Competition, Team Modena, Roll Centre, etc.

Custom commissions for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.

Product Details

Reference :
60009021

BRAND :
PORSCHE