F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso Signed Giant Polaroid Portrait

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Ended:January 3rd 2017, 12:00pm EST

Winner: eric.neumann1

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The Prize

Great opportunity to own a unique portrait polaroid print of Fernando Alonso.

Alonso was photographed on the legendary Polaroid 20x24 camera by acclaimed photographer Zenon Texeira for the official F1 Opus project. Texeira photographed Alonso as part of the project for the very first time! The legendary six-foot tall camera (one of only five ever made) ready for action within two hours. Andy Warhol and Chuck Close are amongst other artists that have chosen to use this camera built in the 1970’s. Chocolate’ is Polaroid’s official name for the film Texeira used, traditionally known as ‘sepia’ in the UK.

These 2 special portraits prints itself measures 20x24 inches each and delivers the greatest detail that rivals the best digital camera today. The stunning images captured were stunning and unlike any others of Alonso previously. These special one off polaroid portraits has been also signed also. The portrait shows Alonso performing his beloved card tricks. very rare and unique

This auction lot also include a copy if the limited edition photography book 'ICONS' by Zenon Texeira, published by Opus, signed by Zenon.

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