Lot
25
HENRI CHAPRON - Delahaye 135 Cabriolet - An original illustration, circa 1937, for coachwork styling on the Type 135 chassis design, with detail sketch design inset. India ink, pencil, watercolor and gouache with white highlights. Hand-annotated and captioned by the designer with personal stamp and Paris address. Mounted, framed and glazed. 13 ¼x20ins.
Estimate
USD 2,500 - USD 3,500
HENRI CHAPRON - Delahaye 135 Cabriolet - An original illustration, circa 1937, for coachwork styling on the Type 135 chassis design, with detail sketch design inset. India ink, pencil, watercolor and gouache with white highlights. Hand-annotated and captioned by the designer with personal stamp and Paris address. Mounted, framed and glazed. 13 ¼x20ins.
Provenance
Originally sold direct from the Chapron family, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire an original design from the drawing board of this legendary Parisian styling designer.