Tom Simpson & Eddy Merchx leave the rest. Mont Faron 1967

£150.00

In the 1967 edition of Paris–Nice, Tom Simpson delivered a defining performance, winning the race. After a disagreement the day before, the two reconciled, and on the climb of Mont Faron, a steep and decisive ascent, Merckx took the stage win while Simpson claimed the overall race lead by 1 minute and 26 seconds. The effort highlighted Simpson’s strength and experience, and despite their clash, Merckx, then a rising star, still looked up to Simpson as a mentor.

Professionally mounted with white bevel-cut card and framed in classic black, this artwork arrives ready to hang.

Details:

  • Artwork size: approx. 16.5 × 16.5 cm (6.5 × 6.5 in)

  • Framed size: 33 × 33 cm (13 × 13 in)

  • Medium: Watercolour and pencil

  • Paper: 300gsm, 100% cotton, mould-made, cold press

  • Finish: Mounted and framed

  • Packaging: Recyclable, protective packaging

  • Delivery: UK & US shipping available (calculated at checkout)

  • Edition: Hand-signed by the artist; limited pieces in this series

In the 1967 edition of Paris–Nice, Tom Simpson delivered a defining performance, winning the race. After a disagreement the day before, the two reconciled, and on the climb of Mont Faron, a steep and decisive ascent, Merckx took the stage win while Simpson claimed the overall race lead by 1 minute and 26 seconds. The effort highlighted Simpson’s strength and experience, and despite their clash, Merckx, then a rising star, still looked up to Simpson as a mentor.

Professionally mounted with white bevel-cut card and framed in classic black, this artwork arrives ready to hang.

Details:

  • Artwork size: approx. 16.5 × 16.5 cm (6.5 × 6.5 in)

  • Framed size: 33 × 33 cm (13 × 13 in)

  • Medium: Watercolour and pencil

  • Paper: 300gsm, 100% cotton, mould-made, cold press

  • Finish: Mounted and framed

  • Packaging: Recyclable, protective packaging

  • Delivery: UK & US shipping available (calculated at checkout)

  • Edition: Hand-signed by the artist; limited pieces in this series