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Abel Petit
Original Vintage World Record Sport Cycling Poster Featuring Leon Vanderstuyft

1928

About the Item

Original vintage sport poster published to celebrate the sporting achievement of the Belgian cyclist Leon Vanderstuyft (1890-1964), who cycled a world record 125 kilometres and 815 metres in an hour behind motorcycle. Great design featuring the record breaking cyclist zooming along on his bike behind a motorcycle with 125kil. 815m dans l'heure marked behind him and a steam train locomotive above, a yellow arrow emphasising his speed with text and a small image of Leon Vanderstuyft in his cycling helmet below, including details on his 1922 Semi-Sprint world title, 1928 Australian Champion title, his victories in international events and his previous world records in 1924 and 1925 (Leon Vanderstuyft won a bronze medal at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships in 1908 in the amateur division; after turning professional he won a silver medal in 1910 and gold medal in 1922). Printed in France by Imp. Daude Freres, Paris. Good condition, folds and creases.
  • Creator:
    Abel Petit
  • Creation Year:
    1928
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.8 in (159.5 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paper
  • Period:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Good condition, folds and creases.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4361428493
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