Lot No. 96


RENE HERSE / Demontable


DATE: 1968
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 11 KG / 24,20 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 58,9 CM / 23,2 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 5, HURET LUXE
CONDITION: 3
- the Demontable model is a brilliant elaboration on Herses famed quality of construction
- a true luxury sports bicycles
- one of the first collapsible bicycles
- frist launched at the Paris cycling exhibition in the early 1960s
- very popoular in the US as well
- the simplicity (and quality) of the Herse Demontable remains unmatched
- this model is number 6861

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

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Silver Server Okt. 10 - Time Out Apr. 11 - Okolo Vienna Only - Die Presse Jun. 13

EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013 - Design Museum Holon 2013

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

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
old, very badly worn

Gears:
clean

Tubes /Tyres:
new good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
good condition,small scratches

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 8,750.-
Starting bid:
EUR 5,000.-

RENE HERSE / Demontable


DATE: 1968
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 11 KG / 24,20 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 58,9 CM / 23,2 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 5, HURET LUXE
CONDITION: 3
- the Demontable model is a brilliant elaboration on Herses famed quality of construction
- a true luxury sports bicycles
- one of the first collapsible bicycles
- frist launched at the Paris cycling exhibition in the early 1960s
- very popoular in the US as well
- the simplicity (and quality) of the Herse Demontable remains unmatched
- this model is number 6861

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

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Silver Server Okt. 10 - Time Out Apr. 11 - Okolo Vienna Only - Die Presse Jun. 13

EXHIBITIONS
- Portland Art Museum 2013 - Design Museum Holon 2013

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

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
old, very badly worn

Gears:
clean

Tubes /Tyres:
new good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
good condition,small scratches

© 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


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