LE GARAGISTE (THOMAS F. MELAHN, SEARSPORT, MAINE)
"Down and Out in Nice", cast and patinated bronze, signed 'Le Garagiste', 8 1/4" x 13 3/4" x 1 3/4". Fine condition.
The Subject: Rene Dreyfus; The Place: The Grand Prix de Nice. The Date: August 19, 1934. The Car: Type 59 Bugatti. The engine stalled on a curve, Rene got out and tried to crank it, tried to push it, tried everything, and finally got back in the car and slumped over the steering wheel in despair, scaring quite a few passersby.
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"Down and Out in Nice", cast and patinated bronze, signed 'Le Garagiste', 8 1/4" x 13 3/4" x 1 3/4". Fine condition.
The Subject: Rene Dreyfus; The Place: The Grand Prix de Nice. The Date: August 19, 1934. The Car: Type 59 Bugatti. The engine stalled on a curve, Rene got out and tried to crank it, tried to push it, tried everything, and finally got back in the car and slumped over the steering wheel in despair, scaring quite a few passersby.
