Lot 4164
Bryan de Grineau (1882 - 1957) - Autobahn Frankfurt-Darmstadt 1935
German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A79r | Live auction | 787 Lots
Description
Pencil and ink on paper. Dual roadway with typical concrete segments. Long right turn in a forest aisle, one tub car, convertibles, and closed vehicles driving in both directions. Signed and dated on the lower right "Bryan de Grineau Frankfurt 35". Dimensions of picture 47 x 36.5 cm. Modern-day acid-free mount and glass. Dimensions of frame 71 x 60 cm.This picture was published in the UK in "The Motor" magazine edition from 28 May 1935 with the following text: "Here is a drawing by our special artist of a section of the new motor road from Frankfurt to Darmstadt, which was officially opened by Herr Hitler recently. Similar roads are being constructed in Germany over a period of six years by 120,000 men, at a cost of £ 160,000,000.".Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?