Lot No. 43


RENE HERSE / Diagonale


DATE: 1969
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 12,3 KG / 27,06 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 56,3 CM / 22,2 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 5, HURET LUXE
CONDITION: 2
- Herse ran a speciality bicycle shop in the Parisian suburb of Levallois
- all Herse hand-built frames are artworks
- the quality of parts and the skilled labour were the best possible
- Sold at high prices (about three to four months average wages)
- the Diagonale is the perfect touring bike
- This valuable frame is number 6955

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move - Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Time Out Apr. 11 - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Jun. 13 - The Ride Issue 6 - Okolo Vienna Only - Simple Things Mai 13

EXHIBITIONS
- MAK 2013

RELATED BOOKS
- The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles - J. Heine, J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2005

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
chipped at several places

Gears:
very clean

Tubes /Tyres:
old but in good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
in order

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 10,625.-
Starting bid:
EUR 5,000.-

RENE HERSE / Diagonale


DATE: 1969
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 12,3 KG / 27,06 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 56,3 CM / 22,2 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 5, HURET LUXE
CONDITION: 2
- Herse ran a speciality bicycle shop in the Parisian suburb of Levallois
- all Herse hand-built frames are artworks
- the quality of parts and the skilled labour were the best possible
- Sold at high prices (about three to four months average wages)
- the Diagonale is the perfect touring bike
- This valuable frame is number 6955

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move - Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Time Out Apr. 11 - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Jun. 13 - The Ride Issue 6 - Okolo Vienna Only - Simple Things Mai 13

EXHIBITIONS
- MAK 2013

RELATED BOOKS
- The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles - J. Heine, J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2005

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
chipped at several places

Gears:
very clean

Tubes /Tyres:
old but in good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
in order

© 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


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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