This bronze sculpture was cast by artist J. Paul Nesse to depict the #186 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 that was driven to a second-position finish in the 1968 Targa Florio. The piece was created by modeling a form that was cast in bronze, and the sculpture is attached to a rotating wood base. Cast details include a driver, a windshield wiper, mirrors, air vents, and wheels. A polychrome finish has been added over the bronze piece. Overall dimensions are approximately 30″ long by 17″ wide. Acquired by the seller in May 2024, this Alfa Romeo-style bronze sculpture is now offered at no reserve in Plant City, Florida, with a certificate of authenticity and five posters.
The artist created the sculpture by crafting forms in the style of an Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 and casting them in bronze using a process known as “lost wax” casting. The sculpture depicts the car at speed, with flowing forms emerging behind all four wheels. A full-color finish was applied to the piece, and details include red on the body of the vehicle, white #186 on the front and sides, Shell and Quadrifoglio logos, bronze-tone wheels, and color taillights.
Ignazio Giunti and Nanni Galli raced the #186 Alfa Romeo to a second-position finish at the 1968 Targa Florio, which took place in Sicily. A driver is depicted within the left-hand-drive cockpit.
The bronze sculpture is mounted on a rotating wood base, and Alfa Romeo and Targa Florio badges accent the plinth. Overall dimensions are approximately 30″ long by 17″ wide and 6″ tall, and the piece weighs around 83 pounds.
The artist’s signature can be seen on the sculpture’s back wall.
A certificate of authenticity identifying the sculpture as one of two pieces and five posters photographed below are included.