Swiss artist Dante Rubli’s striking 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ sculptures were a highlight of the recent Top Marques Monaco exhibition. London-based collectors, however, have been able to view one of the half-scale versions in St John’s Wood, thanks to an initiative by luxury car dealer Clive Sutton, who will represent the artist in the UK. For further details visit: www.classicdriver.com

We know that car dealer Clive Sutton is responsible for sourcing some of the most exclusive prestige cars in the world. Another feather can be added to his cap as he is going to be the sole UK agent for the breathtaking series of motor sculptures by the award-winning Swiss artist, Dante. Dante is a highly exclusive number of limited edition sculptures of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing. It was released earlier this year in Monaco. The sculptures are either full, or half-scale interpretations of the original car and they are hand-finished in white gold. They are limited to a maximum of five pieces worldwide. They capture not only the beauty of the car, but also the essence of a bygone era. They are a tribute to the time when art and design were were an integral part of automobile enjoyment. They are gorgeous and indeed a collector's item. The sculpture of Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing - 1:1 is available for $849,433 and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing - 1:2 comes for $566,280.