May 09, 2024 - Sale 2668

Sale 2668 - Lot 65

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,200 - $ 1,800

ALO (CHARLES HALLO, 1882-1969)

PAU / LA REINE DES SPORTS. 1928.


38¾x24¾ inches, 98½x62¾ cm. Lucien Serre & Cie., Paris.
Condition A: minor creases and abrasions at edges.

Pau is a commune overlooking the Pyrenees that, starting in the late 19th century, became a vacation destination for wealthy tourists seeking the perfect climate for winter sports. Pau became a host for many big sporting events such as the first race to be called a Grand Prix, in 1901, stages of the Tour de France since 1930, and the Davis Cup (4 times). Alo 144, Pyrenees p. 62.