Bobsleigh Collection

Olympics / 1932 / Bobsleigh
German two-man bobsleigh team at Lake Placid

Olympics / 1932 / Bobsleigh
Champion American bobsleigh team, nicknamed the Red Devils

Fall / 2 Field Spaniels
Field Spaniels Barvil Venturier and Boblsiegh of Pentwyn, owned by Mrs J Barnett Date: 1938

Four Man Bobsleigh 1907
A four-man bobsleigh races by at Oberhof, Germany

Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh
946356 Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Oly-Winter-1956-Bobsleigh-Bentley
File photo shows the British two-man bobsleigh team greeting passengers riding in a Bentley 25 January 1956 in the streets of Cortina d Ampezzo

Winter Olympics
The GBR1 four-man bobsleigh team: Neil Scarisbrick (driver); Scott Rider (left, number two); Phil Goedluck (right, number three) and new recruit Marcus Adams (Centre)

Fall / Field Spaniel / 1938
BARUIL VENTURER AND BOBSLEIGH OF PENTWYN Owned by Barnett. Head study. Date: 1938

Bobsleigh sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Bobsleigh, Montreal, Canada, early 1900s

Luchon Superbagneres, 1922 (colour litho)
6371169 Luchon Superbagneres, 1922 (colour litho) by Neurac, L. de (fl.1922); 100 x 65 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Modern Christmas in the Alps (colour litho)
972722 A Modern Christmas in the Alps (colour litho) by Flower, Clement (1849-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Christmas in the Alps. Greeting a bobsleigh party)

Bobsleigh (chromolitho)
2782833 Bobsleigh (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bobsleigh. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

A new sport in the Alps (litho)
972740 A new sport in the Alps (litho) by Hayllar, Kate (fl.1883-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new sport in the Alps: summer bobsleighing in Switzerland)

Poster advertising the resort of Luchon with the Chemins de Fer d
PER190920 Poster advertising the resort of Luchon with the Chemins de Fer d Orleans, 1908 (colour engraving) by Lessieux, Ernest Louis (1848-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bobsleigh run for Winter Olympics in Norway 1994

FALL / FIELD SPANIEL / 1938
BARUIL VENTURER AND BOBSLEIGH OF PENTWYN Owned by Barnett. Head study. Date: 1938

Bobsleighing! - three cartoon mice hit the slopes
Bobsleighing! - three cartoon mice (missing their good friend who was away making movies in the States...) hit the slopes. Date: 1922

Germany II, German bobsleigh team, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Germany II, German bobsleigh team, 1928. Five-man bobsleigh team: Hans HeB, Sebastian Huber, Hanns Kilian, Valentin Krempl and Hanns Na gle won bronze medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Lake Placid, N. Y. USA - Mt Van Hoevenberg Bobsleigh Run
Lake Placid, N.Y. USA - Mt Van Hoevenberg Bobsleigh Run. Date: 1940

Lake Placid, N. Y. USA - Riding High on Whiteface Curve
Lake Placid, N.Y. USA - Riding High on Whiteface Curve - Olympic Bobsleigh run Date: 1940

American two man bobsleigh team, German winter olympic games, 1936. Ivan Brown and Alan Washbond in action on their way to winning the gold medal

Swiss four man bobsleigh team, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. The team of Reto Capradut, Hans Aichele, Fritz Feierabend and Hans Butikofer

Mike Maddock British bob skeleton team member for the 1998 Winter Olympics where the event, head-first tobogganing will be a demonstration sport Rehersing his start on the dry ski-slope at Faslane RN

Winter Sports Out and Indoors by Francis Marshall
A spread of vignette illustrations showing people participating in various winter sports, including cross country skiing, ice skating and bobsleigh

Spectators watch the Bobsleigh Run at Morgins, Switzerland
Spectators watch a Bobsleigh team negotiate a sharp turn the run at Morgins, Switzerland, part of the Portes du Soleil ski resort. Date: 1921

Start of the Bobsleigh Run at St. Moritz, Switzerland. Date: 1908

Bobsleigh team - Switzerland. Date: circa 1920s

Bob Sleigh scene in Art Deco style. 1936

Burberry advert: Winter sports dress
Spectators admire a team of sportsmen in matching outfits speed past on a form of bobsleigh or luge

Switzerland - Bobsleigh race in winter Date: circa 1910s

Five men on a bobsleigh, Switzerland. Date: early 20th century

Tobogganing at St. Moritz, Engadine, Switzerland, Sled, Bobsleigh, Engraving 1890

A Brush for the Lead
In a Currier & Ives print titled A Brush for the Lead; New York Flyers on the Snow, six sleighs race through snow covered streets, with one man (at lower right) almost falling out, New York, 1867

Tobogganing at St. Moritz, Engadine, Switzerland, Sled, Bobsleigh, Engraving 1890

Four-man bobsleigh start C015 / 6186
Bobsleigh. A Russian four-man bobsleigh team pushing their sled at the start of a run. The sleds have to be pushed from a standing start before the crew jump aboard for the run down the course

Two-man bobsleigh start C015 / 6185
Bobsleigh. The Canadian two-man bobsleigh team pushing their sled at the start of a run. The sleds have to be pushed from a standing start before the crew jump aboard for the run down the course

A Modern Christmas in the Alps
Greeting a bobsleigh party as they speed past a group of skiiers in the Alps. Date: 1913

Winter sports in the Pyrenees poster
Poster advertising the area around Chemin de Fer in the midi Pyrenees in France as the ideal destination for winter sports. These jolly sledgers seem to think so anyway. Date: c.1920

Toboggan or bobsleigh ride
A group of winter fun-seekers enjoying a toboggan or bobsleigh ride

Bobsleigh Races on an ice-rink, St. Moritz, 1909
Illustration showing a bobsleigh punting race held on a bandy rink (a form of ice hockey) at St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1909

Five Man Bobsleigh 1914
A five-man bobsleigh speeds through the snow

Bobsleigh Spill 1909
A four-man bobsleigh team crash at Chamonix

Winter Olympics: The GBR1 four-man bobsleigh team: Neil Scarisbrick; Scott Rider; Phil Goedluck
The GBR1 four-man bobsleigh team: Neil Scarisbrick (driver); Scott Rider (left, number two); Phil Goedluck (right, number three) and new recruit Marcus Adams (Centre)

Winter Olympics: The male and female British four-man bobsleigh teams with Christopher Tate unveil the Lola designed
The male and female British four-man bobsleigh teams with Christopher Tate (Lola Sales and Marketing Manager) (centre) unveil the Lola designed bob that will be debuted at the forthcoming Winter

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"Bobsleigh: A Thrilling Winter Sport Since 1932 Olympics" Step back in time to the 1932 Olympics, where bobsleigh made its debut as an exhilarating winter sport. With its origins dating back even further to the early 1900s in Montreal, Canada, this high-speed activity quickly captured the hearts of adrenaline junkies worldwide. Imagine the rush of hurtling down icy tracks at breakneck speeds, maneuvering through twists and turns with precision and teamwork. The four-man bobsleigh event, introduced in 1907, added an extra level of excitement as athletes pushed their limits to achieve victory. Even our furry friends couldn't resist joining in on the action. In a heartwarming scene from fall 1938, two Field Spaniels eagerly watch as their human counterparts navigate the challenging course. It's a testament to how bobsleigh captivated not only humans but also our loyal companions. The art world was equally fascinated by this captivating sport. Breathtaking depictions emerged showcasing sleek sleds gliding effortlessly against picturesque winter landscapes. From Francis Marshall's "Winter Sports Out and Indoors" to vibrant lithographs like "Luchon Superbagneres" and "A Modern Christmas in the Alps, " these artworks immortalized bobsleigh's beauty and grace. Fast forward to Oly-Winter-1956-Bobsleigh-Bentley – a moment frozen in time when technology met tradition. Sleek designs merged with classic craftsmanship as Bentley cars were used for transportation during that year's Olympic Games. This fusion symbolized progress while honoring bobsleigh's rich history. Bobsleigh remains an integral part of winter sports culture today – thrilling spectators every four years at the Olympic Games. Its legacy continues to inspire new generations of daredevils who seek adventure on ice-covered tracks around the globe. So next time you witness these fearless athletes defy gravity and push boundaries, remember the fascinating journey of bobsleigh.