Seeking information on Geoffrey Goddard album of Fangio photos
#1
Posted 08 February 2015 - 10:19
A few years back I purchased an album of 20 black and white Geoffrey Goddard photographs of Juan Fangio. The album had been owned by a former Shelby American engine builder Steele Therkleson but his son who sold it had no idea where his father acquired it. I gave the album as a gift to my father who truly appreciates the photos. However I have never had much information on the age of the photos or whether they were created as an album by Mr. Goddard. The album measures 12 X 14 1/4" has a spiral binding and a red cover with Fangio in gold leaf on it. The album includes 20 black and white photos of Fangio all measuring 7 1/2" X 9 5/8". Each of the photos has Geoff Goddard embossed on the lower edge. I have several photos of the album but it appears i cannot post them here. Any information on these photos would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sean
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#2
Posted 09 February 2015 - 21:57
Hi Sean,
I was executor of Geoff's estate, and if you could send me a photograph of the album in question I could certainly confirm whether or not it was one we sold at auction in benefit of his widow, Betty, soon after he died. It sounds right to me - indeed, I seem to recall Steele being a successful bidder at the Goodwood auction Sale in question.
DCN
#3
Posted 09 February 2015 - 23:41
I appreciate your willingness to help authenticate the album. Unfortunately, when I attempted to send you a message it indicates that you are not accepting messages. I could email you some photos of the album. Let me know the best way to provide you some pictures
Sean
#4
Posted 13 February 2015 - 08:27
#5
Posted 17 February 2015 - 06:21
Please let me know if the pictures I have posted appear to be an authentic Geoffrey Goddard album. The last picture I posted is rather small;however,it is a handwritten list detailing each of the 20 photos in the album. I am not sure if the list was prepared by by Mr. Goddard or Steele.
Thanks,
Sean
Edited by AlpinaB6, 25 February 2015 - 23:34.
#6
Posted 17 February 2015 - 17:31
That looks like a wonderful album and thanks for sharing some of it.
#7
Posted 25 February 2015 - 23:36