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Collection of Polish School of Posters (1980s)

Three surrealist 1980s Polish movie posters, including Wieslaw Walkuski's design for Pechowiec featuring a bandaged man. - view 1
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Estimated value

$150 - $300

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Prints & Posters

Era

Circa 1980-1985

Origin

Poland

Artist / Creator

Wiesław Wałkuski

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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COLLECTION OF POLISH SCHOOL OF POSTERS (1980S): IDENTIFICATION

A collection of three original offset lithograph movie posters from the Polish School of Posters, circa early 1980s. The primary image is Wiesław Wałkuski's 1983 design for the French comedy film 'La Chèvre' (released in Poland as 'Pechowiec'). The posters are printed on standard medium-weight, uncoated offset paper characteristic of Eastern Bloc production. The artist's signature 'W. Wałkuski '83' is printed in the upper left margin of the first poster.

PRINT LINEAGE

The Polish School of Posters flourished from the 1950s through the 1980s under state-sponsored institutions like Centrala Wynajmu Filmów (CWF), which commissioned graphic designers to create interpretive, often surreal artwork rather than relying on standard Hollywood-style photographic marketing. ...
The Polish School of Posters flourished from the 1950s through the 1980s under state-sponsored institutions like Centrala Wynajmu Filmów (CWF), which commissioned graphic designers to create interpretive, often surreal artwork rather than relying on standard Hollywood-style photographic marketing. Print runs for these B1 and A1 format posters typically ranged between 5,000 and 10,000 copies, with the majority destroyed after their theatrical run.

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%
CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Typical Characteristics

  • Limited production
  • Named makers
  • Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

    How does authenticity detection work?

    PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

    Paper Conservator & Print Specialist

    Print Expert

    The visual identification of the artist, title, and distinct Polish poster style is definitive, but confidence is slightly capped at 0.88 due to the low-resolution screen-grab nature of the secondary images, preventing micro-level paper analysis.

    WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

    • →Measure the precise dimensions to ensure they match standard Polish B1 (approx. 68 x 98 cm) or A1 formats

    CONDITION & GRADE

    B+

    Grading breakdown

    The grade is driven by visible corner wear and marginal edge handling creases without significant image loss, fading, or intrusive tears.

    Condition

    Edge wear, marginal creasing, and corner blunting are visible on the primary Wałkuski poster, with handling indents consistent with the fragile, slightly acidic offset paper stock used in 1980s Poland.

    PRINT MARKET VALUATION

    $150 - $300

    Updated: Oct 17, 2026

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    What Aligned

    • Visual edge wear, handling creases, and paper age-toning align directly with the user's assessment of minor wear.
    • Period-correct offset printing characteristics and expected paper acidity support the user's claim of authenticity.

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