1940 Helsinki Olympic Games

Stunning and exceptionally rare poster for the 1940 Summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, or the Games of the XII Olympiad. Originally rescheduled, the games were eventually cancelled due to World War II and became the third games to be cancelled due to war. Helsinki went on to host the 1952 games. 

With a fantastic design by Ilmari Sysimetsa of a runner racing across the globe, this piece of Olympic and sport design history is in fantastic condition with striking colour. 

Framing Options

Framed posters come with a timeless made to measure custom frame available in black, white or natural oak colour. Each frame is made from high quality solid oak and the artwork is available to be framed with or without a surrounding white mount to make the poster stand out even more. Our frames are custom built to order in our UK workshop, and so we work to 7-14 working days lead time for dispatch. Please note that due to their custom nature, frames are non-refundable with the exception of if they are damaged or incorrect. The frame size is the size of the poster plus an additional 70mm on each side if including a mount.

Unframed posters are shipped to the UK next day courier delivery free of charge. Framed posters can take up to 14 working days for dispatch for the frame to be built and poster to be framed. Frames are packaged and securely padded in a purpose built reinforced cardboard box. Unframed posters are packaged and securely padded in a purpose built reinforced cardboard tube.

International shipping for unframed posters is £25 . International shipping for framed posters is a charge of £125 as a flat rate up to US One-Sheet (27 x 40”) size

All of our original posters are 100% guaranteed authentic from the time of release, we do not sell reproductions. All posters are sold with our guarantee of authenticity, you can find more information here.