1918 Triumph 550H Frame number 1311 Engine number 43300 French registration 7500 / 8500€ It was France's second-largest supplier during the First World War. This was due to its reputation for reliability. The crankshaft rotates on double-row ball bearings. This elaborate and expensive solution contributed to Triumph's robustness and performance. Equipped with a 3-speed Sturmey Archer gearbox. The bike is in its original condition, making it a good base for restoration or to remain as is.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.