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Hot Air Balloon Race Metal Sign, 1980s USA
Hot Air Balloon Race Metal Sign, 1980s USA

Hot Air Balloon Race Metal Sign, 1980s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual metal sign from an old air show. Great colors and content. Sign was advertising a hot air balloon race.

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1980s American Vintage Air Race

Materials

Aluminum

Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan
Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan

Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan

By René Paul Chambellan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This highly important and historic plaque, one of Goodyear's early trophy race awards for light racer airplanes in 1948, was given to Robert S.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Air Race

Materials

Bronze

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U.S. Army Helicopter Print

U.S. Army Helicopter Print

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H 13 in W 15.5 in D 0.01 in

U.S. Army Helicopter Print

By Charles H. Hubbell

Located in Houston, TX

In 1934, Hubbell was commissioned by Fred Crawford, the chairman of Thompson Products, to paint past winners of the Thompson Trophy Air Race. This was the beginning of a long career ...

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1940s American Vintage Air Race

Douglass "Skyknight" Print

Douglass "Skyknight" Print

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H 13 in W 15.5 in D 0.01 in

Douglass "Skyknight" Print

By Charles H. Hubbell

Located in Houston, TX

In 1934, Hubbell was commissioned by Fred Crawford, the chairman of Thompson Products, to paint past winners of the Thompson Trophy Air Race. This was the beginning of a long career ...

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1940s American Vintage Air Race

Air Race Globe
Air Race Globe

Air Race Globe

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H 12 in Dm 8 in

Air Race Globe

Located in Napa, CA

Wonderful mid-century tin travel game globe. Spinning the arrow selects your move on the base.

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1950s American Vintage Air Race

Materials

Tin

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post

By Agassiz

Located in Dallas, TX

Wiley Post, born November 22, 1898 and died August 15, 1935, was a famed American aviator who first rose to national prominence for winning the National Air Race Derby, from Los Ange...

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Air Race

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post

By Agassiz

Located in Dallas, TX

Wiley Post, born November 22, 1898 and died August 15, 1935, was a famed American aviator who first rose to national prominence for winning the National Air Race Derby, from Los Ange...

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Air Race

Pair of Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Race Porcelain Plates Vintage
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Race Porcelain Plates Vintage

Pair of Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Race Porcelain Plates Vintage

By Rosenthal, Fornasetti

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal Germany porcelain plates are identical and are whimsical. They are for a hot air balloon race from 1784. Fun and great for serving.

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1960s German Classical Roman Vintage Air Race

Materials

Porcelain

The Hulton Getty Picture Collection - Aviation Book by Peter Almond, 1997
The Hulton Getty Picture Collection - Aviation Book by Peter Almond, 1997

The Hulton Getty Picture Collection - Aviation Book by Peter Almond, 1997

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vast distances were traversed by air, technology raced ahead and whole new concepts of human activity became possible.

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1990s German Modern Vintage Air Race

Materials

Paper

De Havilland Comet Aeroplane
De Havilland Comet Aeroplane

De Havilland Comet Aeroplane

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H 5 in W 9 in D 6 in

De Havilland Comet Aeroplane

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

A British twin engine aircraft designed for the MacRobertson International Air Race, which was from RAF Mildenhall England, to Melbourne Australia.

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20th Century British Vintage Air Race

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Air Race For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage air race available at 1stDibs. A vintage air race — often made from metal, paper and aluminum — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage air race, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage air race made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage air race that is appealing in its simplicity, but Elise Asher, René Paul Chambellan and Vitra produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Air Race?

The average selling price for a vintage air race at 1stDibs is $2,325, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.