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Lot #9062
Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Poster

Huge official poster of the Garmisch skier

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Huge official poster of the Garmisch skier

Rare color 24 x 39 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays a skier against an alpine background and reads: “Germany 1936, IVth Olympic Winter Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 6th–16th February 1936,” with smaller text below, “For particulars apply to the Organising Committee of the IVth Olympic Winter Games 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria.” Impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 35.5 x 51.5. In very good to fine condition, with some foxing and restoration. These posters were released in thirteen languages and distributed worldwide. Oversized.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia Auction
  • Dates: #492 - Ended January 19, 2017