SIRONVAL / Sportplex
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DATE: 1939
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 20 KG / 44 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
GEARS: 3, SIMPLEX TOURISTE
CONDITION: 2
- a recumbent bicycle, which became popular in 1930s France
- only around 200 of the unusual Sironval Sportplex bikes were ever sold
- this rare Sportplex is in mint condition
- the number plate on the back was required during the German occupation of France in World War II
- its condition with only slight patination suggests that this bike was tucked away from weather and traffic
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Silver Server Okt. 10
- New York Times Jul. 13
- Vanity Fair Sep. 11
- Biorama Mar./Apr. 13
- Simple Things Mai 13
- Yediot Achronot Nov. 13
EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013
- Design Museum Holon 2013
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
badly damaged at many places
Gears:
poor condition, gear box badly soiled
Tubes /Tyres:
very porous
Saddle:
artificial leather
Frame:
good condition,mudguard slightly bent
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
19.05.2015 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 2,250.-
- Starting bid:
-
EUR 1,500.-
SIRONVAL / Sportplex
DATE: 1939
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 20 KG / 44 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
GEARS: 3, SIMPLEX TOURISTE
CONDITION: 2
- a recumbent bicycle, which became popular in 1930s France
- only around 200 of the unusual Sironval Sportplex bikes were ever sold
- this rare Sportplex is in mint condition
- the number plate on the back was required during the German occupation of France in World War II
- its condition with only slight patination suggests that this bike was tucked away from weather and traffic
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Silver Server Okt. 10
- New York Times Jul. 13
- Vanity Fair Sep. 11
- Biorama Mar./Apr. 13
- Simple Things Mai 13
- Yediot Achronot Nov. 13
EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013
- Design Museum Holon 2013
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
badly damaged at many places
Gears:
poor condition, gear box badly soiled
Tubes /Tyres:
very porous
Saddle:
artificial leather
Frame:
good condition,mudguard slightly bent
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
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| Auction: | Bicycles from the embacher-collection |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 19.05.2015 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 09.05. - 19.05.2015 |
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