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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:
£1,700
Estimated Price:

£2,000 - £2,500

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 in English, published by E Stockman & Co., Anvers, the image 85 by 62cm., 33 1/2 by 24 1/2in., some minor creases and minor tears, but overall a very good example 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.