Colnago: Legends & Icons

On 22 July 2025, Tadej Pogačar lined up for the 16th stage of the Tour de France in Montpellier, wearing the yellow jersey and riding a bicycle that immediately captured the attention of the cycling world. For the hill-climb time trial to Peyragudes a few days earlier, he had used a Colnago Y1Rs in a raw black-and-white livery, without the UCI colors, marking the first public appearance of this custom machine.

On 22 July 2025, Tadej Pogačar lined up for the 16th stage of the Tour de France in Montpellier, wearing the yellow jersey and riding a bicycle that immediately captured the attention of the cycling world. For the hill-climb time trial to Peyragudes a few days earlier, he had used a Colnago Y1Rs in a raw black-and-white livery, without the UCI colors, marking the first public appearance of this custom machine. Taking advantage of the rest day, the bike was finalized with the signature World Champion accents — red, green, yellow, and blue — creating the Raw Carbon edition known today, which made its official debut in the 16th stage, set to face the iconic Mont Ventoux climb. The frame’s exposed carbon finish and meticulous detailing reflect both extreme performance engineering and aesthetic refinement, designed to complement the abilities of the reigning World Champion and support his campaign for overall Tour de France victory. Pogačar went on to secure his fourth Tour de France title, cementing his place among cycling’s elite. From that day forward, he used no other bike for his major victories, achieving further triumphs including the World Championships, the European Championships, and a record fifth consecutive Il Lombardia — all aboard this distinctive carbon-black Y1Rs. A unique and historically significant racing machine, the Colnago Y1Rs Raw Carbon is a bicycle for the most passionate and discerning collectors.

View 1 of Lot 504: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs Raw Carbon, ridden on the iconic Mont Ventoux Stage of the Tour de France 2025 

tadej pogačar’s colnago y1rs raw carbon, ridden on the iconic mont ventoux stage of the tour de france 2025

Colnago Gioiello: The Jewel of Cycling

Colnago, C68 Gioiello Carbon fibre, rubber, plastic, gold leaf, diamond 2023

View 1 of Lot 1: Colnago Gioiello Numero 1

colnago gioiello numero 1

The Colnago C35 stands as one of the most emblematic creations in the history of Colnago—a model that encapsulates the brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation and its unmistakably Italian flair. Conceived in 1989 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company, the C35 was born from a remarkable collaboration between two visionary minds: Ernesto Colnago and Enzo Ferrari.

The Colnago C35 stands as one of the most emblematic creations in the history of Colnago—a model that encapsulates the brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation and its unmistakably Italian flair. Conceived in 1989 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company, the C35 was born from a remarkable collaboration between two visionary minds: Ernesto Colnago and Enzo Ferrari. Crafted in Italy under Ferrari’s technical guidance, the C35 was among the very first road frames to be produced in carbon-fibre composite, a material that, at the time, belonged more to aerospace and competitive automotive engineering than to cycling. Its introduction marked a pivotal moment: a bold leap into the future at a time when carbon was far from the industry standard it has become today. This particular example is distinguished by its gold-plated Campagnolo Super Record groupset and its striking Colnago five-spoke carbon-fibre wheels, details that elevate the bicycle from cutting-edge object to collectible masterpiece. The interplay of deep, lustrous carbon and precious gold accents—visible on the seatpost, drivetrain, and finishing components—underscores the exclusivity and ceremonial intent of the design. With its sculpted, flowing lines, dramatic silhouette, and unmistakable presence, the C35 is unapologetically bold—a piece of cycling history created not to blend in, but to astonish. It is a bicycle for connoisseurs: rare, avant-garde, and undeniably unforgettable.

View 1 of Lot 503: Colnago C35 Oro Ferrari Collaboration

colnago c35 oro ferrari collaboration

Tadej Pogačar's Limited Edition Colnago "Fleur-de-Lys" No. 001/111 

To commemorate the 2024 Tour de France starting in Italy for the first time in its 111 year history, Colnago created a Limited Edition of 111 Fleur-de-Lys bikes, this regal flower being chosen as it united the 2 countries: featuring in the coat of arms of Florence, from where Stage 1 of Le Tour began and where the bike was unveiled, and the fleur-de-lys has been the symbol of French royalty since the Middle Ages.

To commemorate the 2024 Tour de France starting in Italy for the first time in its 111 year history, Colnago created a Limited Edition of 111 Fleur-de-Lys bikes, this regal flower being chosen as it united the 2 countries: featuring in the coat of arms of Florence, from where Stage 1 of Le Tour began and where the bike was unveiled, and the fleur-de-lys has been the symbol of French royalty since the Middle Ages. At the pre-Tour UAE Team Emirates’ rider presentation on 27th June, team leader and race favourite Tadej Pogacar arrived on number 001/111 – the very bike now for sale. Never to be recreated, this is the last one remaining – the others having sold out as soon as they became available. As one would expect for a bike custom-made for Tadej Pogacar, the spec is rather special : the Colnago Ace of Clubs on the headtube is hand-crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ENVE SES 4.5 wheels are Limited Edition Colnago X Tour de France, hand spoked in Italy with special gold spokes, the Prologo saddle is also Limited Edition, adorned with the Fleur-de-Lys design, as is the top tube, while the gold NFC tag on the down tube names Tadej Pogacar as the first owner.

View 1 of Lot 1: Tadej Pogačar's Limited Edition Colnago "Fleur-de-Lys 001/111"

tadej pogačar's limited edition colnago "fleur-de-lys 001/111"

This Colnago track bicycle is a piece for the true connoisseur—a frame that speaks directly to the legends of cycling history. It is a restored Colnago-built track frame created to the exact geometry associated with Eddy Merckx’s successful 1972 Hour Record attempt, measuring 61 × 57 cm, dimensions consistent with the machines prepared for the Belgian champion during that iconic period.

This Colnago track bicycle is a piece for the true connoisseur—a frame that speaks directly to the legends of cycling history. It is a restored Colnago-built track frame created to the exact geometry associated with Eddy Merckx’s successful 1972 Hour Record attempt, measuring 61 × 57 cm, dimensions consistent with the machines prepared for the Belgian champion during that iconic period. Eddy Merckx is, without dispute, one of the greatest riders in the history of the sport. His palmarès remains staggering: five Tours de France, five Giri d’Italia, a Vuelta a España, three World Championships, and an unprecedented dominance across Classics and stage races alike. Few names carry such weight; fewer still are tied to moments as defining as the Hour Record. The frame itself features perfectly round Columbus SL–derived tubing, with reinforced seat stays—a testament to the engineering principles of the era: purity, stiffness, and speed above all. Restored with care and authenticity, this bicycle embodies the spirit of a transformative chapter in cycling, when innovation, ambition, and athletic brilliance aligned to push the limits of what was possible.

View 1 of Lot 501: Restored Colnago Track Bike Built To Eddy Merckx’s 1972 Hour Record Dimensions

restored colnago track bike built to eddy merckx’s 1972 hour record dimensions

The Colnago C68 Rossa No. 1 is a bicycle imbued with significance, provenance, and artistry. It was the very machine ridden by Joāo Almeida during the official presentation of La Vuelta 2025, held in Turin within the evocative setting of Piazzetta Reale.

The Colnago C68 Rossa No. 1 is a bicycle imbued with significance, provenance, and artistry. It was the very machine ridden by Joāo Almeida during the official presentation of La Vuelta 2025, held in Turin within the evocative setting of Piazzetta Reale. Created as a numbered limited edition of just 90 pieces, the C68 Rossa commemorates a historic milestone: the first-ever departure of the Spanish Grand Tour from Italy, in August 2025. Its presence marks not only a celebration of the race, but also a tribute to the deep and longstanding connection between Italian craftsmanship and elite cycling. Over the past three years, Colnago has honoured its racing heritage by producing a trilogy of exclusive C68 editions—each dedicated to one of the Grand Tours: ● C68 Gioiello, Giro d’Italia (50 pieces, 2023) ● C68 Fleur-de-Lys, Tour de France (111 pieces, 2024) ● C68 Rossa, La Vuelta (90 pieces, 2025) The Rossa distinguishes itself through its brilliant, vibrant red livery, achieved through a complex silver-leaf coating process—a finish that required more than a year of meticulous work. Entirely made in Italy, the bike captures the essence of Colnago’s artisanal excellence and its modern expression of racing prestige. The unmistakable touch of Almeida, who presented the colors of the 2025 edition atop this very model, serves as its final hallmark. The C68 Rossa No. 1 is the closing chapter of Colnago’s remarkable C68 trilogy—this is a rare opportunity to own the first example of a historic limited edition.

View 1 of Lot 502: Colnago C68 Rossa No. 1/90  Joāo Almeida’s Presentation Bike for La Vuelta 2025 

colnago c68 rossa no. 1/90 joāo almeida’s presentation bike for la vuelta 2025

Travel, Atlases, Maps and Natural History

FIRST EDITION, large folio (560 x 460mm.), chromolithographed title and 25 HAND-COLOURED lithographed plates, HEIGHTENED WITH GUM ARABIC, AND MOUNTED ON CARD, without descriptive text, modern parchment-backed red morocco gilt, upper cover titled in gilt, title slightly browned, some mounts with staining, occasional spotting

aya sofia constantinople, as recently restored by order of h.m. the sultan abdul medjid. london: colnaghi & co., 1852

Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana

9 volumes, folio (14 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.; 368 x 540 mm). 741 plates (volumes I-IV), comprising 587 hand-colored lithographs by Augustine Aglio, 144 uncolored (of which 127 are chalk lithographs on mounted India tissue paper, and one of which is folding), and 10 engraved or aquatint plates, with 2 folding tables in text (volumes V and VI); minor foxing to a few text leaves, generally not affecting plates. Contemporary green half morocco over marbled boards, spines with raised bands in seven compartments, various gilt lettered, marbled endpapers; some rubbing to extremities.

antiquities of mexico: comprising facsimiles of ancient mexican paintings and hieroglyphics... together with the monuments of new spain, by m. dupaix... the drawings on stone by a. aglio. london: robert havell, colnaghi son & co., 1831-1848

The Fine Art Society: 142 Years on New Bond Street

the artist's wife (colnaghi 24)

Travel, Atlases, Maps & Natural History 

View of Sydney, total dimensions 455 x 620mm., aquatint by R. Havell & Son after Major Taylor, hand-coloured with blue wash, tear in top right corner repaired

part of the harbour of port jackson, and the country between sydney and the blue mountains, new south wales. london: colnaghi & co., 1823

FIRST EDITION, second issue (with the key plates to volume 1 bound in), 2 volumes, folio (550 x 367mm.), 2 hand-coloured lithographed titles, volume 1 with lithographed dedication (and plate list on the reverse), volume 2 with letterpress plate list, 79 hand-coloured lithographed plates heightened with gum Arabic, 36 mounted outline key plates (20+16), volume 2 with letterpress text, 16 page Colnaghi General Catalogue dated October 1855 bound in, contemporary maroon half morocco, spines in compartments with raised bands gilt, gilt edges, some light to heavy spotting (mostly to text and margins of plates), extremities slightly rubbed

the seat of war in the east... first [-second] series. london: paul & dominic colnaghi, 1855-1856

FIRST EDITION, large folio (597 x 418mm.), HAND-COLOURED lithographed pictorial title, dedication and 21 plates, contemporary green half morocco, gilt edges, [Abbey, Life 388], binding slightly marked

the eglinton tournament. london: colnaghi & puckle, 1843

folio (344x247mm), 24 acquatinte di I.C. Stadler colorate a mano, marocchino coevo con rotella in oro ai piatti, dorso ornato. Lievi bruniture, legatura abrasa.

foreign corps in the british service. london: colnaghi & co., 1813-15

first edition, presentation copy, large folio (620 x 472mm.), tinted lithographed pictorial title, letterpress dedication and introductory text, 12 tinted lithographed views by E. Ciceri after Randell, each with descriptive leaf of letterpress, contemporary black half morocco lettered in gilt, waterstain to title and some plates, some spotting and tears (a few partly affecting images), text and plates somewhat frayed and soiled at edges, all loose with boards (gutta percha perished), binding worn, sold not subject to return

views in norway from original pictures. london: colnaghi & co., 1854

Brackenbury, George. Descriptive Sketches, illustrating Mr. William Simpson's Drawings of the Seat of the War in the East. First Series. London: Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 1855, 4to (282 x 216mm.), half-title, 10 outline 'key' plates, each with 2 views, a few leaves spotted

Brackenbury, George. Descriptive Sketches, illustrating Mr. William Simpson's Drawings of the Seat of the War in the East. First Series. London: Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 1855, 4to (282 x 216mm.), half-title, 10 outline 'key' plates, each with 2 views, a few leaves spotted 3 volumes bound as 2, uniform half vellum gilt (varying sizes) by Birdsall, top edges gilt

the seat of the war in the east. london: paul & dominic colnaghi & co., 1855-1856, 2 volumes in one, folio (562 x 385mm.), lithographed pictorial titles and 79 plates, all coloured by hand, plain lithographed dedication in vol.1, 14 (of 16) outlline 'key' plates in volume 2, those to volume 1 bound separately (see description below and footnote), extra-illustrated with 4 additional plates at end (see footnote for details) and with the insertion of 12 printed pages (370 x 235mm.) "messrs. paul and dominic colnaghi and co... beg to direct attention to the following letters", lacking list of plates in vol.2, lacking 2 'key' plates in volume 2 (opposite plates 22 and 24), some spotting, occasionally heavy

Folio (474 x 336mm.), lithographed plan and 12 plain plates by Hullmandel after Reinagle, printed leaf of descriptive text and leaf of subscribers, original wrappers bound in, the upper wrapper with lithographed title and illustration, nineteenth-century calf-backed boards, calf gilt label on upper cover, [cf. Blackmer 1403 (Italian edition); Droulia 1531], upper wrapper with long tear repaired, binding somewhat worn

illustrations of the battle of navarin. london: colnaghi & son, 1828

English Literature, History and Children&#39;s Books & Illustrations

Oblong folio (305 x 440mm.), engraved frontispiece and 21 plates by David Lucas after John Constable printed on india paper, 4 printed text leaves (including title), 5 original printed part wrappers and prospectus bound at end, interleaved with blanks, late nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Broca, ex-libris of Edward Whittaker Hennell, occasional spotting, joints splitting

various subjects of landscape, characteristic of english scenery. london: published by mr. constable... sold by colnaghi, 1830

first edition, large folio (555 x 374mm.), chromolithographed title and 25 tinted lithographed plates, descriptive letterpress list of plates, publisher's crimson morocco-backed cloth boards, title in gilt on upper cover, title and plates somewhat spotted, margins of title soiled and slightly chipped, text and plates loose within binding (gutta percha perished), spine worn (lacking backstrip), rather rubbed

aya sofia, constantinople, as recently restored by order of h.m. the sultan abdul medjid. london: p. & d. colnaghi & co., 1852

Books and Manuscripts from the English Library of Archibald, 5th Earl of Rosebery and Midlothian, K.G., K.T.

First edition, oblong folio (374 x 550mm.), tinted lithographed title with vignette and 6 plates, one folding, two with 2 images, original morocco-backed cloth, lettered in gilt on upper cover, plates spotted, loose in binding, upper cover slightly marked

sketches in the crimea taken during the late war. london: paul & dominic colnaghi & co., 1856

Natural History, Travel, Atlases and Maps

first edition, folio (555 x 375mm.), chromolithographed title and 25 tinted lithographed plates by Louis Haghe after Fossati, original cloth, contents loose in binding (gutta-percha perished, as usual), title and first few plates slightly spotted, binding slightly worn 

aya sofia, constantinople, as recently restored by order of h.m. the sultan abdul medjid. london: p. & c. colnaghi & co., 1852

L12405

Folio (470 x 330mm.), lithographed plan and 12 plates by Hullmandel after Reinagle, 2pp. "Reference to the plates" and 2pp. list of subscribers, nineteenth-century morocco-backed boards, [cf. Blackmer 1403 (Italian edition); Droulia1531; not in Abbey or Atabey], without the printed wrappers (which have the title and imprint), plates slightly spotted or soiled at edges, binding somewhat marked and soiled, spine slightly rubbed

illustrations of the battle of navarin. london: colnaghi and son, 1828]

L12401

Ibid. Illustrations of the Occurrences at the Entrance of the Bay of Patras between the English Squadron & Turkish Fleets from the 1st October to the 6th 1827. London: Colnaghi & Son, [1828], 6 lithographed plates by Reinagle and one plan, printed leaf "Reference to the plates", original lithographed upper wrapper with title and vignette

Ibid. Illustrations of the Occurrences at the Entrance of the Bay of Patras between the English Squadron & Turkish Fleets from the 1st October to the 6th 1827. London: Colnaghi & Son, [1828], 6 lithographed plates by Reinagle and one plan, printed leaf "Reference to the plates", original lithographed upper wrapper with title and vignette 2 works in one volume, folio (475 x 325mm.), the plates all coloured by hand, bound in contemporary diced calf, binding slightly rubbed, corners bumped, head and foot of spine worn with some loss

illustrations of the battle of navarin. london: colnaghi & son, 1828, 12 lithographed plates by reinagle and one plan, all printed on india paper and mounted, printed list of subscribers and "reference to the plates" (both with  margins extended to size), original lithographed upper wrapper with title and vignette

Natural History, Travel, Atlases & Maps

set of three views of glaciers. london: g. & w. nicol, j. white, colnaghi & co., 1800-1801, 3 hand-coloured aquatint views, engraved by merigot and malgo after p. vanlerberghe, each with title and descriptive text in english and french, 525 x 670mm., some slight marginal fraying, 2 prints cleaned

Greece and the Levant: A Private Library

Folio (477 x 322mm.), lithographed vignette on front wrapper, lithographed map, six hand-coloured lithographed views by Charles Hullmandel after Reinagle, modern calf, gilt roll-tooled border, title in gilt on upper cover within gilt fillet and roll-tooled panel, spine gilt in compartments, original wrappers bound in, small marginal hole in "reference to the plates" leaf, map spotted, front wrapper frayed with slight loss

illustrations of the occurrences at the entrance of the bay of patras, between the english squadron and turkish fleets. from the 1st october to the 6th 1827. london: colnaghi and sons, [1828]

Folio (445 x 296mm.), lithographed illustration on title-page, plain plan, 12 hand-coloured lithographed plates by Hullmandel after Reinagle, nineteenth-century half red morocco, flat spine gilt, title-page cut out and mounted to upper cover with imprint pasted to front flyleaf, marginal tears to plate 12 with slight loss (repaired), binding rubbed

illustrations of the battle of navarin. london: colnaghi and son, 1828

Travel, Atlases, Maps & Natural History

Folio (620 x 450mm.), chromolithographed title and 21 (of 25) tinted lithographed plates, original morocco-backed cloth, [Atabey 454; Blackmer 619], lacking 4 plates (17-18 and 22-23), spotted, loose in binding (as usual), binding somewhat worn 

aya sofia constantinople, as recently restored by order of h.m. the sultan abdul medjid. london: colnaghi, 1852

Travel and Atlases

First edition, folio (557 x 368mm.), chromolithographed title, 25 tinted lithographed plates by Haghe after Fossati, text in French, old boards backed with cloth, ?original morocco label, [Abbey, Travel 396-7; Atabey 454; Blackmer 619], spine slightly soiled

aya sofia constantinople, as recently restored by order of h.m. the sultan abdul medjid. london: p. & d. colnaghi & co., 1852

9 volumes, large folio (545 x 364mm.), 742 lithographs (including 4 folding and 2 double-page) by A. Aglio, of which around 150 on india paper, and 2 lithographed tables, contemporary green half morocco, spines in 7 compartments with raised bands, lettered in gilt, top edges gilt, [Sabin 37800; Lipperheide 1620], large folding plate in vol.4 with slight wear along folds, some spotting and light staining, some scuffing to extremities of bindings, lower edges bumped

antiquities of mexico: comprising fac-similes of ancient mexican paintings and hieroglyphics, preserved in the royal libraries of paris, berlin, and dresden; in the imperial library of vienna; in the vatican library; in the borgian museum at rome; in the library of the institute at bologna; and in the bodleian library at oxford. together with the monuments of new spain, by m. dupaix. london: robert havell and colnaghi, son and co. [vols.i-vii], 1831 and henry g. bohn [vols.viii-ix], 1848

edward wadsworth (1889-1949), harbour of flushing (colnaghi 99), woodcut, 1914, on...

L13410

First edition, second issue (with the key plates to volume 1 bound in), 2 volumes bound in one, folio (550 x 368mm.), 2 lithographed titles each with hand-coloured vignette, volume 1 with lithographed dedication to Queen Victoria (and plate list on the reverse), volume 2 with letterpress plate list, 79 hand-coloured tinted lithographed plates, heightened with gum arabic, by E. Walker, J. Needham and others after Simpson, each plate with paper guard, 36 mounted outline key plates (20+16), volume 2 with letterpress text, contemporary red morocco gilt, sides with wide decorative borders elaborately tooled in gilt with fillets, and foliate and floral tools, spine in 7 compartments with green morocco lettering piece, gilt edges, some spotting, mostly marginal, notably affecting first title, dedication and small areas of about 5 plates, second title trimmed to margins and inlaid to size, a few plates trimmed slightly at lower edge, some very light rubbing to lower corners and edges

the seat of war in the east... first [-second] series. london: day & son for paul & dominic colnaghi & co, 1855-1856

First edition, folio (510 x 365mm.), title and list of plates on blue paper, probably cut from the wrappers and mounted, 24 plates lithographed by Sabatier, E. Cicéri, and P. Benoist after Durand-Brager, modern purple half morocco retaining original cloth sides, lacks the lithographed title, one plate with marginal repair, occasional light spotting

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