Ham, Geo (Georges Hamel) 1900 - 1972
Monaco - Grand Prix Automobile
Lithograph 1948
47.2 x 31.1 in. (120 x 79 cm)
Printer: Monegasque, Monte-Carlo
Condition Details: (A) backed on linen, small tears and minor creasing in the margins

The 1948 Monaco Grand Prix poster marks the triumphant return of the race after an 11-year hiatus. This event was the first to run under the FIA’s newly introduced formula, with future world champion Nino Farina claiming victory in a Maserati 4CLT. Designed by renowned artist Geo Ham—who, for reasons unknown, signed this piece as Geo Matt—the artwork features the castle battlements in the background, possibly symbolizing the end of World War II. This striking poster stands as both a celebration of Monaco’s racing legacy and a testament to the resilience of motorsport.