Lot 28: FREDERICK GORDON CROSBY (BRITISH, 1885-1943), ‘JCC INTERNATIONAL TROPHY

FREDERICK GORDON CROSBY (BRITISH, 1885-1943), ‘JCC INTERNATIONAL TROPHY RACE, BROOKLANDS 1936’, signed and dated, charcoal and wash on paper, paper with old tear to top margin, 39 x 65cm, mounted framed and glazed.

The image depicts the epic battle between Raymond Mays and Prince Bira in their ERAs, at the race described by Motorsport as ...one of the best and most exciting events staged at Brooklands. The lead changed hands three times in the last lap with Bira the eventual winner by 1 second after 2 hours, 52 minutes and 29 seconds of racing.