{"product_id":"signed-and-dated-peter-helk-auto-art-exhibition-poster-1979","title":"Signed and Dated Peter Helk \"Auto Art\" Exhibition Poster (1979)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Auto Art\" Exhibition Poster produced for the inaugural 1979 auto art exhibition held at the Interlaken Inn in Lakeville, Connecticut, a fitting venue located near the storied Lime Rock Park race track. Helk was a well known American illustrator and artist who specialized in depicting vintage race cars. He was a frequent visitor to my Father's gallery and frame shop in the 1970's and inscribed a copy of his  book, \"Great Auto Races\" to him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Although we cannot guarantee the authenticity of the signature, it is exceedingly likely that it is authentic. Helk lived locally, and exhibited locally at the Interlaken exhibition; the poster was matted and framed by a local framer, and the item was procured locally. For what it is worth, the signature is consistent with the inscription signature in his book inscribed to my father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: We have not had the poster out of its frame. Framed size: 27 1\/4\" x 32 1\/4,\" Image size: 22\" x 26 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very Good to Fine. Very slight rippling at top mat edge. Professionally matted and framed. Sturdy metal frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fudaligalleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62806116565151,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1693\/5240\/files\/IMG_0521_5e7609e3-50e8-4598-bbae-f13595ee3909.jpg?v=1780507713","url":"https:\/\/fudaligalleries.com\/products\/signed-and-dated-peter-helk-auto-art-exhibition-poster-1979","provider":"fudaligalleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}