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Cyrk Smoking Chimpanzee 1964 B1 Polish Circus Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

$1,153.98
£845
€983.63
CA$1,589.81
A$1,732.62
CHF 917.50
MX$20,810.55
NOK 11,615.69
SEK 10,679.49
DKK 7,346.64

About the Item

Wonderfully edgy design by Waldemar Swierzy features on this original Polish Circus / Cyrk poster from 1964. Simply smokin'!  The ZPR wanted a new look for the circus poster to complement the circus’ efforts to upgrade its image. Not intended to advertise specific performances, they, rather, celebrated the essence of the circus through rich artistic expression with designs typically featuring clever metaphors, bold colours and humour. Heavy in symbolism, provocative and highly original the designs remain contemporary to this day and continue to gain appreciation. This first edition offset lithograph is sized 26 1/8 x 37 1/2 and will be sent rolled (unframed).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 26.13 in (66.38 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1964
  • Condition:
    Just very little handling in places. Looks fabulous.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2088346964332

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