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Mid-Century Space Age Ford Concept Car Original Illustration Art, c. 1950s

$650
£485.87
€566.94
CA$912.73
A$928.44
CHF 530.15
MX$11,230.01
NOK 6,181.87
SEK 6,276.58
DKK 4,238.30

About the Item

This exceptional unsigned original mid-century modern automotive concept painting is a brilliant artifact of Detroit's legendary Space Age styling era. Masterfully hand-painted in gouache on illustration board, the composition features an ultra-futuristic, aerodynamic blue concept car defined by sharp tail fins, an integrated bubble canopy, and a sleek, wheel-less silhouette. The vehicle dynamically glides past a monumental, deeply extruded 3D architectural block-lettering logo spelling "FORD." Set against a rich, velvety midnight-purple background that accentuates the bold graphic contrasts, this work perfectly embodies the late 1950s and early 1960s "Atompunk" obsession with jet propulsion and futuristic transport. Unsigned as is typical for internal automotive design studio proposals, styling department presentations, or layout work from this era, this authentic piece of transportation history is presented in its original matting. It remains a striking, highly collectible statement piece for any enthusiast of classic car history, industrial design, or mid-century graphic arts, showing beautiful age-appropriate toning on the mat board. Art is 10.25' h x 5.88" w. In the 1950s, Ford Motor Company pioneered the "laboratory on wheels," using futuristic concept art and physical prototypes to explore cutting-edge designs. The era’s vision focused on jet-age styling, nuclear power, and in-car communication, profoundly influencing later production models. Keywords: Jetson's era Harley Earl Space Age Sputnik Prototype Ford Motor Company Dream Cars of the 1950s / 1960s 1954 Ford FX Atmos Space Race
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Art is fine, mat needs to be replaced , stains and tear to mat.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820250633162

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