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  • London 1948 Olympics. 1947.
    Mar. 03, 2024

    London 1948 Olympics. 1947.

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    ARTIST: WALTER HERZ (1909-1965) SIZE: 20 x 29 7/8 in./50.8 x 76 cm PRINTER: McCorquodale, London DESCRIPTION: The first Olympiad after World War II was held, fittingly, in the town that had suffered grievous losses during the long ordeal, but emerged victorious. There was only one official poster, by an artist who escaped from Nazism in 1939 and settled permanently in England; at this time, Herz was the art director of Heros Publicity Studios in London. The poster was printed in three sizes, of which this is the medium format. It gives the story in perfect shorthand: the Grecian athletic spirit meets the British Houses of Parliament. (Modern; Olympics; Sports)

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • London 1948 Olympics. 1947.
    Nov. 13, 2022

    London 1948 Olympics. 1947.

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    ARTIST: WALTER HERZ (1909-1965) SIZE: 20 x 30 in./50.8 x 76.2 cm PRINTER: McCorquodale, London DESCRIPTION: The first Olympiad after World War II was held, fittingly, in the town that had suffered grievous losses during the long ordeal, but emerged victorious. There was only one official poster, by an artist who escaped from Nazism in 1939 and settled permanently in England; at this time, Herz was the art director of Heros Publicity Studios in London. The poster was printed in three sizes, of which this is the medium format. It gives the story in perfect shorthand: the Grecian athletic spirit meets the British Houses of Parliament. (Modern; Sports; Olympics; Aviation)

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES
    Oct. 19, 2021

    WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES

    Est: £500 - £700

    WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES offset lithographic poster, 1948, condition B+; not backed (20 x 15 in. (51 x 36 cm.))

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Olympic Games. London. 29 July 1848 14 August - SPORT POSTER - UNITED KINGDOM - OLYMPIC GAMES
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Olympic Games. London. 29 July 1848 14 August - SPORT POSTER - UNITED KINGDOM - OLYMPIC GAMES

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    London, 1948. Condition: A. In general good condition. 58cmx38cm. Paper. Designed by Walter Herz. Poster for the first Olympic Games after WWII. It shows a white marbled statue in front of the House of Parliament and Big Ben, a symbol of english endurance during the war. -Sport- Poster - United Kingdom - England-

    Springlake Auctions
  • WALTER HERZ (1909-?). OLYMPIC GAMES / LONDON. 1948. 29x20 inches, 75x50 cm. McCorquodale & Co., London.
    Oct. 14, 2014

    WALTER HERZ (1909-?). OLYMPIC GAMES / LONDON. 1948. 29x20 inches, 75x50 cm. McCorquodale & Co., London.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    WALTER HERZ (1909-?) OLYMPIC GAMES / LONDON. 1948. 29 3/4x20 inches, 75 1/2x50 3/4 cm. McCorquodale & Co., London. Condition B+ / B: repaired tears, creases, abrasions and restoration in image and along sharp vertical and horizontal folds; scratch in image. A white marble statue of a discus thrower in front of Big Ben and the British Houses of Parliament. More than most Olympic posters, this not only announces the upcoming games, but also makes a proud, political statement. The Houses of Parliament were not only a recognizable British landmark, but having survived the heavy German bombardment during the recently-concluded war, they were also a source of pride for the English. Juxtaposing the British seat of government and the statue serves to equate the Ancient Greek games with London, but more importantly implies a level of longevity of the British spirit. "The hands on the clock face of Big Ben stand at four o'clock, the time that the Games were officially proclaimed open by King George VI" (Olympic Posters p. 56). This is the medium format. Olympic p. 53, Olympic Posters p. 55.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Walter Herz
    Apr. 18, 2012

    Walter Herz

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Walter Herz OLYMPIC GAMES LONDON 1948 lithograph in colours, 1948, printed by McCorquodale & Co. Ltd., London, condition B+; not backed 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm.)

    Christie's
  • Poster by Walter Herz - Olympic Games London
    Jun. 04, 2011

    Poster by Walter Herz - Olympic Games London

    Est: €150 - €450

    Olympic Games London - 38x50,5, 1947 (design) by Walter Herz (1909-)

    Van Sabben Poster Auctions
  • WALTER HERZ
    May. 13, 2010

    WALTER HERZ

    Est: £700 - £900

    WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES LONDON 1948 offset lithograph in colours, 1948, printed by McCorquodale & Co. Ltd., London, condition B/B+; not backed 20 x 15in. (51 x 38cm.)

    Christie's
  • Poster by Walter Herz - Olympic Games London
    Dec. 12, 2009

    Poster by Walter Herz - Olympic Games London

    Est: €750 - €1,250

    Poster - Olympic Games London - 50,5x76, 1947 (design) by Walter Herz (1909-)

    Van Sabben Poster Auctions
  • HERZ, WALTER
    May. 20, 2009

    HERZ, WALTER

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    HERZ, WALTER OLYMPIC GAMES, LONDON 1948 offset lithograph in colours, 1948, printed by McCorquodale & Co. Ltd., London, condition B+/A-; not backed 20 x 15in. (51 x 38cm.)

    Christie's
  • HERZ, Walter (b.1909)
    Sep. 14, 2006

    HERZ, Walter (b.1909)

    Est: £1,400 - £1,600

    OLYMPIC GAMES LONDON 1948 lithograph in colours, 1948, printed by McCorquodale & Co., Ltd., London, condition B-; backed on linen 39 3/4 x 25in. (101 x 64cm.)

    Christie's
  • WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES / LONDON.
    Jan. 30, 2003

    WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES / LONDON.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    1948. 29x19 inches. McCorquodale & Co., London. Condition B: sharp horizontal creases; wrinkles in image; darkened image. Paper. A white marble statue of a discus thrower in front of Big Ben and the British Houses of Parliament. More than most Olympic posters, this not only announces the upcoming games, but also makes a proud political statement. The Houses of Parliament were not only a recognizable British landmark, but having survived the heavy German bombardment during the recently-concluded war, they were also a source of pride for the English. Juxtaposing the British seat of government and the statue serves to equate the Ancient Greek games with London, but more importantly implies a level of longevity of the British spirit. This is the smallest of three sizes. Olympic p. 53.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES / LONDON. 1948.
    Jan. 30, 2003

    WALTER HERZ OLYMPIC GAMES / LONDON. 1948.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    29 3/4x19 7/8 inches. McCorquodale & Co., London. Condition B: sharp horizontal creases; wrinkles in image; darkened image. Paper. A white marble statue of a discus thrower in front of Big Ben and the British Houses of Parliament. More than most Olympic posters, this not only announces the upcoming games, but also makes a proud political statement. The Houses of Parliament were not only a recognizable British landmark, but having survived the heavy German bombardment during the recently-concluded war, they were also a source of pride for the English. Juxtaposing the British seat of government and the statue serves to equate the Ancient Greek games with London, but more importantly implies a level of longevity of the British spirit. This is the smallest of three sizes. Olympic p. 53.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • HERZ, WALTER (b.1909)
    Oct. 10, 2002

    HERZ, WALTER (b.1909)

    Est: $1,560 - $2,340

    OLYMPIC GAMES, LONDON 1948 lithograph in colours, 1948, printed by McCorquodale & Co., Ltd., London, condition B+ 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm.) LITERATURE C.I.O., P.52.

    Christie's
  • HERZ, Walter (b.1909)
    Oct. 11, 2001

    HERZ, Walter (b.1909)

    Est: $2,044 - $2,336

    OLYMPIC GAMES LONDON 1948 lithograph in colours, 1948, printed by McCorquodale & Co., Ltd., London, condition B+ 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm.) LITERATURE C.I.O., p.53.

    Christie's
  • HERZ, Walter (b.1909)
    Feb. 08, 2001

    HERZ, Walter (b.1909)

    Est: $870 - $1,160

    OLYMPIC GAMES, LONDON 1948 lithograph in colours, 1948, printed by McCorquodale & Co., Ltd., London, condition B 20 x 15in. (51 x 38cm.) LITERATURE Olympism Through Posters 1896-1984, 1983, I.O.C., p.53.

    Christie's
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