01 — Specification
Specification
- Year
- 1948
- Poster Size
- 15 x 20" / 38.1 x 50.8cm (UK Crown)
- Rolled/Folded/Other
- Rolled
- Art By
- Walter Herz
- Condition
- Very Good
- Condition Notes
- Small tear and paper loss on upper edge, some light handling wear.
The first games after World War II and Great Britains first time hosting since 1908, the 1948 Olympic Games were held in London between 29th July to 14th August. The United States won the games with the most golds.
This iconic design by Walter Herz depicts the Discobolus statue of ancient Greece in front of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben along with the instantly recognisable Olympic rings. Only 100,000 copies of the poster were made, with 50,000 being in Double Royal, 25,000 in Double Crown and 25,000 Crown format which this one is.
02 — Framing
Framing Options
Every frame is custom made to measure for your poster in our UK workshop using conservation materials.
Choose from our four core finishes — Black, White, Natural Oak and Walnut — or explore eight additional options: Red, Green, Blue, Teak, Gold, Black + Gold, Antique Gold and Silver. All can be framed with or without a mount.
Looking for something different? Choose “Other (Please Specify)” and tell us what you have in mind.
Please allow up to 14 working days for framed orders. As every frame is handmade to measure for your chosen poster, framed orders cannot be cancelled or returned once framing has commenced, except where faulty or otherwise required by law.
Learn more about our framing- Black
- White
- Oak
- Walnut
03 — Delivery
Free worldwide shipping
Unframed posters ship FREE worldwide and are securely packed in a reinforced cardboard tube. We aim to dispatch within 2 working days, although this may be slightly longer during busy periods.
Framed orders are made to measure and can take up to 14 working days to dispatch. UK shipping is free on all orders. International framed shipping is a flat rate of £155. More information on our shipping here.
04 — Authenticity
100% original
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.
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