Lot 173
173
TWO IMAGES OF THE HUPMOBILE
TWO IMAGES OF THE HUPMOBILE

RAYMOND LOEWY, 1932-1934

Details
TWO IMAGES OF THE HUPMOBILE
Raymond Loewy, 1932-1934
one signed RL 1934 Hupmobile Designed in 1932, the other signed RL 1932 Hupmobile
one enhanced with paint
The largest: 13 1/8 x 15¾in. (33.4 x 40cm.), framed (2)

Lot Essay

In 1931, Raymond Loewy began his collaboration with the Hupp Motor Company as a consultant, with the intention of modernizing their automobile design. This crucial commitment, which represented Loewy's first steps in the transportation field, lasted almost four years. Thanks to Loewy's 1934 design for the Hupmobile, the company was able to enter automobile competitions throughout the United States and Europe