A. Garcia – RARE Original 1954 Spanish Grand Prix Poster – Pedralbes Barcelona – Artist M. Garcia – Authentic – jaren 1950

A unique opportunity for serious Formula 1 memorabilia collectors and vintage poster enthusiasts.Offered for sale is an original competition lithograph poster for the VIII Gran Premio de España and the XII Premio Peña Rhin, held on October 24, 1954, at the legendary Pedralbes street circuit in Barcelona.Historical Significance:This poster represents a pivotal moment in motorsport history. The 1954 race was the final round of the Formula 1 World Championship, won by British legend Mike Hawthorn in a Ferrari 553 "Squalo". It was also the very last major race held at the Pedralbes circuit; following the 1955 Le Mans disaster, high-speed street circuits like this were deemed too dangerous and decommissioned.Authentication & Unique Features:This is not a modern reproduction, but an authentic time capsule from 1954. It features several key markers of originality:Artist: Designed by the renowned Spanish artist M. Garcia (A. Garcia). The dynamic artwork perfectly captures the speed and romance of early Grand Prix racing.Printing Technique: Original stone lithography. Under magnification, the colors show solid, rich ink coverage without the modern CMYK "dot" patterns found in digital reprints.The "Snipe" (Crucial Detail): This specific example features the rare original printer’s "snipe" in the top right corner. The specific race details... lees verder bij Catawiki