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Lot # 442: 1914 Josef Christiaens, "Pioneer Auto Racer at the Indianapolis 500" Great Photo

Category: Auto Racing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 12 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Spring Collectors Auction 2022",
which ran from 4/27/2022 4:00 AM to
5/14/2022 8:00 PM



1914 Sweeping photograph of pioneer auto racer Josef Christiaens behind the wheel of his car at the Indianapolis 500. He was a well known aviator who made the jump to cars and was one of the better known racers of his era. A bold image that presents beautifully, this is as good as early auto racing photography gets! Images of Christiaens are extremely rare as he died in 1919 in a car accident like many of the early racers. Photo has some mild wear to the corners as well as pinholes from editorial use, but it looks great!

Size: 6x8
Designation: Vintage 1(b)
Condition: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8/10

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