Description

Porsche Frame 904 / Alpine M64 / Ferrari 250LM 12h Reims 1964

Printed reproduction of an original watercolour by Uli Ehret 

With a black-painted wooden frame, double mat and protective glass

Limited edition of 100 numbered and signed copies

Size 40 x 50 cm

Made in Germany

At the 1964 Reims 12 Hours, the Ferrari 250 LM claimed overall victory with Graham Hill and Jo Bonnier, completing 296 laps at an average speed of over 178 km/h. Meanwhile, the Porsche 904 GTS shone in the 2.0-liter Grand Touring class; it won the GT 2.0 category by completing 273 laps, exemplifying the efficiency of the small GTs from Stuttgart. The Alpine M64, competing in the small-displacement prototype class, secured another class win thanks to its aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, while also distinguishing itself by claiming the season's thermal efficiency trophy.

A Dream Life in Watercolor

Since childhood, Uli Ehret (born in Weinheim, Germany in April 1965) was passionate about cars and painting. At just 16 years old, he began winning national art competitions, and at 21, he opened his own advertising agency.

In 1998, the discovery of watercolor as a medium for depicting racing cars allowed him to make his first breakthrough in art. For his exhibition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005, Ehret demonstrated that he had finally found the tool to express dynamism, movement, and vibrations, and that he was now able to represent speed in his paintings. A subtle blend of realistic representation and impressionism. By its very nature, watercolor allows for a representation of movement that can be perceived even in the dust spray from the road and the glow of the brake discs. And the way Ehret utilizes the background adds even more speed to his works.

But his work doesn't stop at this impressionistic style; it is also complemented by the story of a specific race, a driver's life, a competition's high point, or a historical moment in motorsport. Uli Ehret reads extensively about motorsport, both current and historical. His library contains several hundred books on all kinds of cars, drivers, and eras. Thus, a painting doesn't just depict a fast car, but also tells a story about the person behind the wheel or a particular day of racing, filled with historical details.

References :

Rolex, Gulf Oil, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Shell, Alpina, Aston Martin, Volkswagen

Special artworks for Le Mans teams: Corvette Racing, ProDrive, Larbre Competition, Team Modena, Roll Centre, etc.

Custom commissions for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.

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