OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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POSTERS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES

14. Paris 1900. Large Poster of the World's Fair and Panorama of Paris. Multicolor, 104.3x73.3cm (41.1"x28.9"), by Bibliothèque Universelle en Couleurs, Paris. Aerial view of the World's Fair in center (the Olympic Games were held in conjunction with the World's Fair) between 2 panoramic views of Paris and landmarks. Creased, VF-EF, professionally lined on linen. Rare. ($1,250)

15. Athens 1906. "The Panathenian Stadium Decorated for the 1906 Olympic Games". Lithograph, multicolor pattern for embroidery, 75x52cm (29.53"x20.47"), by S. Christidis, artist of the royal court, printed by the royal lithographic firm of G. Staggel & Co., Athens. View of the stadium with flags of participating nations and ceremonies decorations expecting the Olympic Games. Very rare. Creases, bright colors. Professionally lined on linen. ($1,250)

16. Paris 1924. Official Poster. Multicolor lithography, 80x120cm (31.5"x47.2"), by Jean Droit, printed by Machard et Cie, Paris. Athletes giving Olympic salute, tricolor French flag behind. Olympism p. 27. Creases, professionally lined on linen. Impressive poster. ($5,500)

17. Helsinki 1940. Official Poster. Lithograph, 69.7x104.3cm (27.4"x41.1"), designed by Ilmari Sysimetso, printed by Tilgman. In Swedish language. Large figure of Paavo Nurmi, globe with Finland and Helsinki in back. Olympism p. 50/51. Sysimetso's 1940 poster became the official poster for Helsinki 1952. EF, professionally lined on linen. ($3,000)

18. St. Moritz Winter 1948. Official Poster. Multicolor lithograph, photo by Hans Steiner, 64x102cm (25.2"x40.2"). View of St. Moritz, Olympic logo and legend at top. Olympism p. 47. EF, lined on linen. ($2,000)

19. Oslo Winter 1952. Bob Event Preview Poster. Blue and black, 70x50cm (27.6"x19.7"). Published by the German Olympic Society, Olympia-Woche Year 1, Nr. 14, Frankfurt/M. Includes Oslo future gold medal winners in 4-Man Bobsled: Ostler, Leitl, Nieberl and Poessinger. Creases, 4 punchholes at top, o.w. abt. EF. ($100)

20. Helsinki 1952. "Sport is Fight" Poster on Pre-Olympic Discus, Field Hockey, Cycling, Swimming and Running Events. Published by the German Olympic Society, Olympic Week Year 1, Nr. 32, Frankfurt/M. Two center creases, 4 punchholes at top, sm. tears, VF-EF. ($100)

21. Helsinki 1952. The Winners of Helsinki Poster. Blue and black, 70x50cm (27.6"x19.7"). Published by the German Olympic Society, Olympia-Woche Year 1, Nr. 42, Frankfurt/M. Zatopek, Czech Republic; Bob Mathias, Bob Richards and Davies, USA; Sacchi, Italy, etc. Two center creases, 4 punchholes at top, sm. tears, VF+. Scarce. ($100)

22. Stockholm Olympic Equestrian Games 1956. Official Poster. Multicolor, 62x99cm (24.3"x39.5"), designed by John Sjosvard, printed by Esserte, Stockholm. Ancient Greek equestrian over German legend and color rings. Olympism p. 67. A few minor tears professionally repaired and lined on linen. Bright colors, a classical poster. Scarce. ($2,000)

23. Squaw Valley Winter 1960. Official Flag Poster in German Language. 61.9cm (24"x35.8"). Map of the United States with Squaw Valley, date below. Olympism. p. 77. EF, professionally lined on linen. ($675)

24. Squaw Valley Winter 1960. Official Venue Poster. Multicolor, 71.1x55.9cm (28"x22"), designed by W. Wilkie and D. Gleeson. Aerial view of Squaw Valley with venues, large logo at upper r., explanations and flags of participating nations. Lt. creases, EF. ($275)

25. Squaw Valley and Rome 1960. Sports of the Olympic Games Poster. Multicolor, 107x73.7cm (42.1"x29"), by S. Hammond & Co., New York. Continents with sites of Olympic Games 1896 to 1960, surrounded by illustrations of summer and winter sports. Creased, sm. marginal tears, VF-EF. ($150)

26. Soviet Union and USA Track and Field Meet in Moscow 1963 Poster. Multicolor, 59.7x88.9cm (23.5"x35"). Hurdler under Soviet and American flags. Creased, tack holes in corners, VF-EF. ($150)

27. Tokyo 1964. Official Swimmer Poster. Offset printing, 101x72cm (39.8"x28.3"), designed by Y. Kamekura, J. Murakoshi and O. Hayasaki. Swimmer in color, "Tokyo 1964" and Olympic rings below. Olympism p. 80/81. Lt. marginal creases and sm. tears, o.w. EF. ($450)

28. Mexico City 1968. Presentation of Olympic Games Poster. Multicolor, 60x50cm (23.6"x19.7"), by J. Padukai. Female in front of large Mexican flag leading the flags of the nations parade, presenting track and field athletes in Olympic stadium, torch runner in front. "OLIMPIADA MEXICO 68" over Olympic rings painted in color in upper left. Lt. creases, tiny chip at bottom. Beautiful poster. ($250)

29. Mexico City 1968. Official Aztec Calendar Poster. 45x45cm (17.7"x17.7"). Calendar encircled by Olympic 1968 legend, on black background. EF. ($75)

30. Mexico City 1968. Official Olympic Film Mexico 68 Poster. Directed by Alberto Isaac, Ceiad Columbia, Novograph Printing in Rome. Multicolor, 99.5x140cm (39.2"x55.1"). Runners in background, over "Mexico 68". Triple folded, a few tears, VF-EF. ($275)

31. Munich 1972. Basketball Event Poster. Multicolor, 60x84cm (23.6"x33"), designed by Max Muehlberger. Basketball game scene. Olympism p. 99. EF. ($100)

32. Munich 1972. Boxing Event Poster. Multicolor offset printing, 59x84cm (23.3"x33"), designed by Otto Hesse. Two boxers in the ring. Olympism p. 99. EF. ($80)

33. Munich 1972. Gymnastics Event Poster. Multicolor offset printing, 59.5x84cm (23.4"x33.1"). Female gymnast during performance. EF. ($80)

34. Munich 1972. Official Art Poster by Hundertwasser. Multicolor, 63.5x101.6cm (25"x40"). Colorful design by famous artist Hundertwasser. Marginal creases, sm. tears. ($150)

35. Denver Winter 1976. Bid Poster. Blue and red, 69.5x101.8cm (27.4"x40.1"), by Unimark International. Legend over Denver logo. Denver won the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. However, in December 1973, the people in Colorado voted against it. The Games then were given to Innsbruck. EF. Scarce. ($350)

36. Innsbruck Winter 1976. Colorful Innsbruck with Olympic Venues Poster. 66x55.4cm (26"x22"), published by the Organising Committee. View of Innsbruck in the Alps, explanatory text in 4 languages and logo below. Lt. marginal crease and sm. tears, sm. chip on lower r. corner. VF-EF. ($175)

37. Lake Placid Winter 1980. Official Blue Logo Poster. 48.5x61cm (19.1"x24"). Logo in blue color, legend on 2 sides. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($125)

38. Lake Placid 1980. Mascot Roni the Raccoon Poster. Multicolor, 56x76cm (22"x29.9"), designed by Amy Schneider. Large raccoon, Lake Placid 1980 logo in color at lower left. EF. ($125)

39. Lake Placid Winter 1980. Official Alpine Skiing Poster. Multicolor offset printing, 48.5x61cm (19.1"x24"), published by the Organising Committee. Five skiers in different colors, logo at lower l. Olympism p. 131. EF. ($150)

40. Lake Placid Winter 1980. Slalom Skiing Poster. Multicolor, 55.9x83.8cm (22"x33"), designed by Whitney. Two skiers in competition race, legend at upper right. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($150)

41. Lake Placid Winter 1980. Lake Placid - The Olympic Village Poster. Multicolor, 60x81.5cm (23.6"x32.1"), designed by C.J. Hunkins. View of Whiteface Mountain surrounded by 5 stripes in Olympic colors. Lt. marginal creases, tackholes in corners, o.w. EF. Scarce. ($150)

42. Lake Placid 1980. Skier Poster by Levi's. Multicolor, 45.8x59.8cm (18.3"x23.5"). Downhill skier over American continent. EF. ($75)

43. Moscow 1980. Group of 3 Posters Forming a Triptych Image Titled "Goodbye, Olympic Games, Until We Meet Again". Multicolor, 67.5x97.8cm (26.5"x38.5"), published by Plakat. White doves of peace flying away from Olympic stadium in Moscow over rainbows with Olympic colors. Lt. creases, EF (3 pcs.). ($375)

44. Sarajevo Winter 1984. View of Sarajevo and Venues Poster. Multi-color, 86.4x64.8cm (34"x25.5"). Aerial view of Sarajevo with Olympic venues, explanation below. A few tears at bottom. VF-EF. ($175)

45. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Official Art Poster by Jean-Michel Falon. Multicolor, 61x91.4cm (24"x36"). Ski jumper above globe, in blue sky amid snowflakes. EF. ($175)

46. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Official Art Poster by Jiri Kolar. Multicolor offset printing, 62.2x85.1cm (24.5"x33.5"). Skis and winter scene in mountain village. EF. ($75)

47. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Official Art Poster by Gabriel Stupica. Multicolor offset printing, 62.2x85.1cm (24.5"x33.5"). Victory with flowing hair holding laurel wreath surrounded by Olympic rings. Lt. creases, abt. EF. ($100)

48. Sarajevo 1984 Winter. American Broadcasting Company ABC Poster. Multicolor, 71.1x53.3cm (28"x21"), designed by Robert Riger. Slalom skier on mountain with Olympic legend. Lt. creases, sm. marginal tears, VF-EF. ($125)

49. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Large Sarajevo and Olympic Venues Poster by Official Ski Sponsor Elan. Multicolor, 86.4x59.7cm (34"x23.5"). Aerial view of Sarajevo and venues with pictograms. Marginal creases, abt. EF. ($150)

50. Los Angeles 1984. Arts Poster by Linda Benglis. Multicolor offset printing, 61x91.4cm (24"x36"), published by Knapp Communications Corp. Olympism. p. 139. Lt. marginal creases, o.w. EF. ($100)

51. Los Angeles 1984. Art Poster by Billy Al Bengston. Multicolor offset printing, 61x91.4cm (24"x36"), published by Knapp Communications Corp. "LA" and five Olympic rings. Olympism p. 141. Lt. marginal creases, o.w. EF. ($100)

52. Los Angeles 1984. Official Art Poster by Martin Puryear. Multicolor offset printing by Alan Lithography, 61x91.4cm (24"x36"). Large torchrunner bringing Olympic fire to Los Angeles area. Olympism. p. 137. Lt. marginal creases, o.w. EF. ($100)

53. Los Angeles 1984. Group of Three AT&T Posters Titled "Challenge . Teamwork . Achievement". Multicolor, 45.7x61.2cm (18"x24.1"), designed by Michael M. Browny. Cycling, Basketball and Long Jump, logo on lower left. EF. (3 pcs.) ($150)

54. Seoul 1988. Official Poster. Multicolor, 84x59.5cm (33"x23.5"), designed by Cho Young-jae. Olympic rings above torch runner. EF. ($175)

55. Seoul 1988. Site Map of the Seoul Olympic Games Poster. Multicolor, 61x76.2cm (24"x30"). Map of Seoul with all Olympic venues, Pusan, Kwangiuaio a.o. venues at bottom. Creased, VF-EF. ($75)

56. Albertville Winter 1992. Les Saisies Official Venue Poster. Multicolor, 70x50cm (27.6"x19.7"). View of Les Saisies, venue of Nordic Skiing and Biathlon. EF. ($75)

57. Barcelona 1992. Trio of Mascot Cobi Posters. Multicolor, 86.4x64.8cm (34"x25.5") each. Cobi carrying Olympic flag; Cobi in front of Western and Eastern hemisphere; and Cobi pictograms for Olympic events in Barcelona, city view below. All EF. (3 pcs.). ($100)

58. Atlanta 1996. Official Poster. Multicolor, 55.9x86.4cm (22"x34"), designed by Primo Angeli. Outlines of an athlete's upper body with Atlanta logo. EF. ($100)

59. Atlanta 1996. Mexico! A Cultural Tapestry. Cultural Olympiad Exhibit 1993 Poster. Multicolor, 41.3x85.7cm (16.25"x35.75"). Aztec animals and text in bold green, pink, orange, and purple. Lt. marginal creases, o.w. EF. ($75)

60. Salt Lake City 2002. Russian Team Poster. Multicolor, 50x69.5cm (19.7"x27.4"), published by the Russian NOC. Swirl of Russian white-blue-red colors between logo and Russian and English legend. Creased, EF. ($75)