Grands Prix de France Autos Motos Saint Gaudens 1952

This dynamic and vibrant original 1952 racing poster by French artist J. Des Gachons captures the high-octane spirit of postwar motorsport in France. Created to promote the Grands Prix de France, the event included eight major races held across legendary circuits like Pau, Marseille, Paris, Reims, Rouen, Les Sables-d’Olonne, Saint-Gaudens, and La Baule. With a promised purse of 60 million francs in prizes, the stakes were as high as the speeds.

Dominating the composition is a thrilling image of vintage Formula-style race cars locked in competition, painted with bold strokes and dynamic motion. The red, white, and blue swirl in the background evokes both the French tricolore and the dizzying rush of the track, reinforcing national pride and the electrifying energy of the race.

The event date—10 August 1952 in Saint-Gaudens—is prominently featured at the bottom, inviting spectators to witness both autos and motos in action. Des Gachons’ signature appears to the right of the blue #8 car, confirming the poster as one of his stylish and kinetic works of commercial art.

This poster is not only a testament to mid-century European motor racing culture, but also a visually arresting piece of graphic design from a golden era of poster art. With its saturated colors, dramatic perspective, and vintage typography, it remains a favorite among collectors of motorsports memorabilia, French advertising ephemera, and 20th-century illustration.

Automobile - Sport - Occitanie

Pau - Marseille - Paris - Reims - Rouen - Les Sables d'Olonne - La Baule - Courses 60 millions prix et primes

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