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Original Vintage World Record Sport Cycling Poster Featuring Leon Vanderstuyft

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 (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.8 in (159.5 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1928
  • Condition:
    Good condition, folds and creases.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU101266168403

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