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Unframed "Zanardi Takes Michigan" Signed Original Watercolor, ink, and pen art (20"x22")

$ 1995
 
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Art actual size 20" x 22". Art is sold unframed.

Michigan International Speedway provides the beautiful backdrop of stands, spectators and track for this painting by George Bartell. The inaugural U.S. 500 in 1996 was dominated by Jimmy Vasser who took the pole and went on to win the race. In this painting, Alex Zanardi is shown taking the win the following year in 1997.

This piece is signed by Bartell followed by the AFAS insignia which Bartell proudly included to indicate he was a member of the elite Automotive Fine Arts Society, a small group of painters and sculptors who are recognized for their portrayals of the automobile.

Peter Brock, world renowned automotive designer, met the artist when they both attended Art Center College of Design in the mid '50s. Years later when Brock was creating Cobra ads for Shelby American and had no cars to photograph, Brock hired Bartell to "create" cars via his artwork. Those ads have become iconic symbols of the era.

While visiting Bartell in his Southern California home in 2008, Bartell turned over his private collection to Brock to manage as he saw fit. When Bartell passed away on March 23, 2013, Brock decided to offer these amazing pieces of original art to the public.

The art comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by automotive designer Peter Brock, stating that he personally received the art from the artist at Bartell's home in 2008 and that it is only now being offered for sale for the first time. The certificate also contains a picture of the artwork and states the medium of the art and the size of the art itself.

This is a rare opportunity to own an original by one of America's most respected automotive artists. It's a beautiful conversation piece you will enjoy for years. We thank you very much for your consideration!