About l'art et l'automobile

l’art et l’automobile specializes in vintage transportation-related categories that include drawings, paintings, photographs, posters, mascots, sculptures, models, toys, objects, programs, literature, magazines, and automobilia. We have something to offer for every automotive enthusiast and collector.

l'art et l'automobile is owned by Jacques Vaucher, who from the age of four was the unofficial test driver of pedal and motorized cars for "Eureka,” a toy manufacturer in France owned by his godfather. This fascination with speed continued, as did his dream of being a race car driver. His schooling at Winfield, France’s famous racing school, lead Jacques to different forms of racing. Jacques found his niche in touring car endurance championships in the U.S. and produced winning results at Limerock and Watkins Glen. Concurrently, he sold Maseratis for the importer Bob Grossman and later managed the New York Showroom of Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti. Jacques turned the Showroom into a gallery, covering the walls with automotive art to complement the moving sculptures displayed on the floor.

Now with somewhat slower reflexes, Jacques continues to follow his passion as the owner of America's preeminent automotive art gallery and auction house. In the extensive collection, you will find the most important artists and automobilia from the 1890s to date. As its name implies, l’art et l’automobile has historically focused on automotive collectibles, however, recently they have expanded their selection and have begun to offer impressive collection of motorcycle, nautical, and aeronautical related items.