Lot no. 85
85. Nicholas Watts (born 1947)
A Promise Unfilled
Print N° 117/150 with certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist with countersignature in pencil lower left. Jaguar promotional: "A promise Unfulfilled, the XJ13 was agine competition prototype designed by Malcolm Sayer and built by Jaguar to challenge at ke Mans in the mid 60's. Powered by a 5 litre quad cam V12 engine it is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cars, ever built. Sadly, regulation changes for engine displacement meant that this highly advanced machine would never have a chance to prove itself on the race track. The image depicts Jaguars legendary test development driver, Norman Dewis, on the banking at Mira where speeds in excess of 160 mph were achieved". Signed in pencil by Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis, special project manager at Jaguar Mike Kimberley, author Peter Wilson, and Peter Jones. 70 x 60 cm.
To be sold without reserve
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20th century Antique art and decorative objects
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