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TRIBUTE FROM THE FAMILY OF ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT
See original version (French)
159
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TRIBUTE FROM THE FAMILY OF ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
TRIBUTE FROM THE FAMILY OF ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT
Commemorative journey by Mrs Gabrielle MERMOZ
Portrait of the pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont, who made the first successful flight in an aeroplane
Gelatin silver print
Inscribed: ‘To Mrs MERMOZ, in memory of her visit to São Paulo in 1950 / from the Santos-Dumont family / 14 May 1950’
22.5 x 18 cm
A tribute from the family of Alberto Santos-Dumont, Portrait of the pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont, pioneer of powered flight, gelatin silver print
Provenance: - Jean Mermoz (1901–1936);
- Gabrielle Gillet-Mermoz (1880–1955);
- Subsequently passed down through the family
TRIBUTE FROM THE FAMILY OF ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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