Gotschke, Walter

Main Detail Back Magazine
Price: $6,500.00

Description: Scene at LeMans

Comment: Mostly recognized in the relatively small world of vintage auto racing art, Gotschke was a German illustrator who worked for many American clients. He was also successful in selling his originals at galleries across the U.S. and Europe. Compare the painting to the magazine reproduction... In reproduction the scene is truer to the actual events. After publication, the work was altered by Gotschke to raise the level of drama for gallery shoppers. A copy of the magazine accompanies the artwork.

Information

Artist Walter Gotschke (20th century)
Caption “HOMESTRETCH: at LeMans is flanked by pits (center) and grandstands. Here an Aston Martin leads a pack of D Jaguars into the first turn after the straight. Press box towers at extreme right.”
Condition Excellent condition, freshly and attractively framed
Medium Gouache and ink
Publication Information Story illustration for “The Color and Emotion of LeMans,” appearing in Sports Illustrated for June 3rd, 1958.
Signature signed lower right
Size 17.75 x 22.5”