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← Olympic Memorabilia 24th July 2012

An official poster for the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games, by Martha van Kuyck and Walter van der Ven, although only signed by the latter in the plate, a

Hammer Price:
£2,500
Estimated Price:

£2,500 - £3,500

An official poster for the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games, by Martha van Kuyck and Walter van der Ven, although only signed by the latter in the plate, a colour lithograph, large format version, produced in 17 languages this example being the German version, published by E Stockman & Co., Anvers, the image 85 by 62cm., 33 1/2 by 24 1/2in., mounted, framed & glazed, some creasing and folds, but generally good The imagery comprises flags of competing nations, the coat-of-arms of the host city, the 'discobolus' after the famous marble statue by Myron (fl.470-440 b.c.) and a panorama of Antwerp including the Tower of Notre-Dame.