OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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POSTERS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES

85. Athens 1896. Scribner's 1896 Olympic Poster. Black and white, 30.2x58.4cm (11.9"x23"), by Cox. EF, professionally mounted on linen. EF. ($1,900)

c86. Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter 1936. Official Small-Size Poster. Multicolor, offset printing, 22.5x31cm (8.9"x12.2"), by Ludwig Hohlwein, printed by Chromo Lithographische Kunstanstalt, München. Skier calling the youth of the world to participate in the winter games. The official report and "Olympism" don't' list the name of the printer. The above company apparently printed the Garmisch poster. Abt. EF, sm. creases, 2 pinholes in top corners. ($400)

c87. Berlin 1936. Official Poster in French Language. Designed by Frantz Würbel, Berlin. Multicolor offset printing, 63x101cm (24.8"x39.8"). Olympic champion over quadriga on Brandenburg Gate. Olympism p. 44/45. Bright colors, minor tears professionally repaired. EF, lined on linen. ($3,500)

c88. Berlin 1936. Olympic Summer Events in Munich Poster. For the Equestrian Race "Braunes Band von Deutschland", July 26, 1936 and the Chess Olympiad, August 16 through September 3, 1936. Designed by Ehrenberger, München, 85x121cm (33.5"x47.6"), in German language. Silver design on dark violet background featuring Diana, Goddess of Hunting; 5 jockeys on horseback, and Munich skyline in background. EF, sm. tears along r. side. Impressive poster. ($2,500)

89. Berlin 1936. View of Olympic Stadium and Reichssportfeld Poster. Black and white stiff paper, 90.5x63cm (95.6"x24.8"), photo by M. Zeno Diener, offset printing by Fricke & Co., Stuttgart. View of Olympic venues, numbered, with explanatory text in German below. Creases, tears, soiling, and tack holes in corners. Rare. ($1,500)

c90. Berlin 1936. Jeunesse Olympique-Olympic Youth. Film Poster for the Second Berlin 1936 Olympic Film by Leni Riefenstahl. Multicolor, 61x82cm (24"x32.3"), printed by De Vos & Co., Antwerp, in French language. Gymnast and diver over scene of Olympic soccer game. Creases, o.w. EF, professionally mounted on linen. ($2,250)

c91. Melbourne 1956. Official Poster. Color lithography, 30x50cm (11.8"x19.7"), designed by R. Beck, printed by Containers Ltd., Melbourne. Olympism p. 65. VF-EF, lt. creases, professionally lined on linen. Scarce poster. ($575)

c92. Rome 1960. Official Poster in Japanese Language. 70x99.5cm (27.5"x39.2"), designed by A. Testa, printed by I.G.A.P., Milan and Rome, in brown and gold. The Roman she-wolf on column featuring a victorious Roman athlete crowning himself. Olympism pp. 72/73. Lt. creases and sm. tears professionally repaired and lined on linen. ($650)

c93. Tokyo 1964. Spectacular Italian Official Olympic Film Poster. Multicolor, 138.7x197.3cm (54-5/8"x77-11/16"), printed by Polichrome, Rome. Large runner to the right between doves of peace. EF, professionally lined on linen. ($2,500)

94. Grenoble Winter 1968. Official Logo Poster. Blue and red, 31.5x51.5cm (12.4"x20.3"), designed by Roger Excoffon, printed by Dardelet, Grenoble. Olympism p. 95. Sm. corner chips, lt. creases, VF-EF. ($225)

c95. Mexico 1968. The Official Logo Poster. Black and pink, 63.3x63.5cm (24.9"x25"), designed by Vazanez, Terrazas and Wyman, printed by M. Galas S.A., Mexico. B&W design with logo in center, rings in pink, recalls the motifs of the Huichol Indians. Olympism p. 85. EF, laminated. ($750)

96. Mexico 1968. Aztec Calendar Poster. Pink and turquoise, 62x120.9cm (24.4"x47.6"), designed by Vazanez, Terrazas and Wyman, printed by M. Galas S.A., Mexico. Large Aztec calendar between rings and legend. EF, sm. creases and tears, professionally mounted on linen. ($1,500)

97. Mexico City 1968. Set of 14 Posters by the Christian Student Movement Against the Repression of the Mexican Government. Protests in Connection with the Olympic Games. Black and white (9) and color (5), 44.5x30.5cm (17.5"x12") each. Posters illustrate the repression in Mexico in 1968. An unknown number of students were killed in uprisings before the Olympic Games. A few ltly. browned, 4 with pinholes, o.w. EF, in protective folder (soiled) with Mexico '68 Olympic logo. Scarce and important document. ($275)

98. Munich 1972. Archery Event Poster. Multicolor, offset printing, 59.5x84.3cm (23.4"x33.2"). View of archer. EF. ($75)

c99. Innsbruck Winter 1976. Original Seefeld Farmer as Hockey Player Poster. Offset color lithograph, 84x59.7cm (33.1"x23.5"), designed by W. Poetsch, printed by Sochor. Olympism unlisted. Distributed in Seefeld for the Nordic Skiing events. EF. ($250)

100. Innsbruck Winter 1976. Original Seefeld Farmer as Downhill Skier. As preceding poster but depicting the farmer skiing downhill. Distributed in Seefeld for the Downhill event. EF. ($250)

101. Innsbruck Winter 1976. Oiriginal Seefeld Farmer on Luge Poster. As preceding poster but depicting the farmer sitting on his sled. Distributed in Seefeld for the Luge event. EF. ($250)

c102. Lake Placid Winter 1980. Downhill Skier Poster by Levi's. Multicolor, 46x61.1cm (18.1"x24.1"). Downhill skier over map of the United States, "1980 Olympic Games" below. EF. ($75)

c103. Moscow 1980. Official Torchrunner Poster. Multicolor, 66.1x97.1cm (26"x38.2"), designed by Chantsev and Schestopal, printed by Plakat, Moscow. Large Moscow torch runner to right, ancient Greek runners in background, "Sport · Peace · Friendship" in 3 languages above. Beautiful poster. EF, lt. marginal creases. ($175)

c104. Moscow 1980. Flaming Torch over Soviet Union Poster. Multicolor offset printing, 64.8x98cm (25.5"x38.6"), designed by A. Arkhipenko, printed by Plakat, Moscow. Large flaming Moscow torch over map of Soviet Union. Olympism p.125. EF, lt. creases. ($150)

105. Moscow 1980. Flaming Moscow Olympic Torch Poster. Multicolor, 64.9x93cm (25.6"x36.6"), designed by Chantsev and Schestopal, printed by Plakat, Moscow. Hand holding flaming torch between logo and Olympic colors. Lt. creases, EF. ($150)

c106. Moscow 1980. Mascot Misha with Logo Flag Poster. Multicolor, 97.6x65.8cm (38.4"x26"), by U. Kershin, printed by Plakat. Large Cyrillic "MUP", smiling Misha at r. Marginal creases and sm. tears, o.w. EF. ($150)

107. Moscow 1980. NBC Sports Poster. Multicolor, 96.7x59.7cm (38.4"x23.5"). Flag waving scene and female gymnastics. The United States boycotted the Moscow Games, and NBC did not broadcast the Games. EF. ($125)

c108. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Official Color Logo Poster. 68x98cm (26.8"x38.6"), photo by SI. Krstanovic, printed by Sour "Svjetlost", Sarajevo. Official logo over color stripes. Creased, VF-EF. Scarce. ($375)

c109. Sarajevo 1984. Official Logo Poster in Gray-Blue. 68.5x98.2cm (27"x38.7"), designed by C. Kastovic, printed by Borba, Belgrade. Large logo. Abt. EF, small creases. Scarce. ($375)

c110. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Official Large Mascot Voochko Downhill Ski Event Poster. Multicolor, 68x98cm (26.8"x38.6"), by S. Kokorus. Large Voochko on skis, smiling. Small tears and creases, o.w. EF. ($200)

c111. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Official Mascot Voochko Poster. Multicolor, 68.7x98.6cm (27"x38.8"), designed by J. Trobec and S. Kokorus, printed by Nisro "Oslobodenje", Sarajevo. Smiling Voochko on skis. Lt. marginal browning, lt. creases, abt. EF. ($200)

c112. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Medal Winners ABC Television Poster. Multicolor, 65x84cm (25.6"x33.1"). Male and female medal winners over skating and ice hockey events. EF, minor creases. ($100)

c113. Sarajevo Winter 1984. Skater ABC Television Poster. Multicolor, 65x84cm (25.6"x33.1"). Female figure skater between Olympic rings. EF, lt. creases. ($100)

c114. Los Angeles 1984. Artist-Signed Official Logo Poster. Red and blue, 61x91.8cm (24"x36.1"), by Robert Miles Runyan. Stars in motion logo in foil above blind-stamped Olympic rings, signed in red ink by artist. Limited edition. EF. ($500)

c115. Los Angeles 1984. Olympic Visions of Glory Art Poster. Multicolor offset printing, 61.4x91.8cm (24.2"x36.1"), by Carlos Almaraz. Radiant laurel wreath over Greek column in center surrounded by Olympic events and doves of peace, stylized Los Angeles city view below. EF. ($125)

c116. Calgary Winter 1988. Artist's Signed USA Skating Poster. Multicolor, 65.2x83.5cm (25.7"x32.9"). Female figure skater under Olympic rings and "USA". EF. In wooden frame, under glass. Beautiful poster. ($200)

c117. Seoul 1988. Official Torch Runner Poster. Multicolor, 84x59.5cm (33"x23.5"), designed by Cho Young-jae. Olympic rings above torch runner. EF. ($150)

118. Seoul 1988. Official Logo Poster. Multicolor, 60.2x84.3cm (23.7"x33.2"), designed by Yang Seung-choon. Large color logo, gold stripes on sides. VF-EF. ($125)

c119. Seoul 1988. Mascot Hodori Poster. Multicolor, 59.8x84.4cm (23.5"x33.2"), designed by Kim Hyun. Hodori standing front, smiling. EF, lt. marginal creases. ($125)

120. Barcelona 1992. The American Men's Basketball Dream Team Poster. Multicolor, 53.5x66.3cm (21.1"x26.1"). Photos of 12 team members in alphabetical order, including Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan. Creased, o.w. EF. ($100)

121. Barcelona 1992. Pair of Posters. Official Logo Poster and Mascot Cobi Poster. Multicolor, 50x70cm (19.7"x27.6"), by Telefonica. Nice pair. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($100)

122. Lillehammer Winter 1994. Freestyle Skiing Poster. Multicolor, 50x70cm (19.7"x27.6"), after a photo by Jim Bengtson. Freestyle skier in mid-air, logo and legend below. EF. ($75)

123. Nagano Winter 1998. Official Paralympic Logo Poster. Multicolor, 58x84.3cm (22.8"x33.1"). EF. ($175)