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Jerzy Czekański - Polish Exhibition Poster 'Karty Pocztowe A.D. 1900' (BWA Konin, 1985)

1985 Polish exhibition poster designed by Jerzy Czekański for Karty Pocztowe A.D. 1900 at BWA Konin, printed in blue offset monochrome.

Estimated value

$45 - $110

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Prints & Posters

Era

1985

Origin

Poland

Artist / Creator

Jerzy Czekański

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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JERZY CZEKAŃSKI - POLISH EXHIBITION POSTER 'KARTY POCZTOWE A.D. 1900' (BWA KONIN, 1985): IDENTIFICATION

An original Polish cultural exhibition poster designed by Jerzy Czekański for the May 1985 exhibition 'Karty Pocztowe A.D. 1900 z kolekcji Floriana Zielińskiego' held at the Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych (BWA) in Konin, Poland. The composition features a blue monochromatic airbrush-style rendering of a woman gazing into a vanity mirror, with period lettering along the margin and the artist's printed signature 'J. Czekański '85' at the top edge. The piece is printed via commercial offset lithography on standard machine-finished poster paper measuring approximately 67 x 96 cm (standard Polish B1 sheet format).

PRINT LINEAGE

The Polish School of Posters flourished under state-sponsored institutions like the Biura Wystaw Artystycznych (BWA) network, which commissioned prominent graphic designers for provincial exhibitions throughout the 1970s and 1980s. This poster promoted an archival exhibition of early 20th-century ...
The Polish School of Posters flourished under state-sponsored institutions like the Biura Wystaw Artystycznych (BWA) network, which commissioned prominent graphic designers for provincial exhibitions throughout the 1970s and 1980s. This poster promoted an archival exhibition of early 20th-century postcards belonging to Polish collector Florian Zieliński in Konin during May 1985. Printed under state printing auspices during the final decade of the Polish People's Republic, such posters were typically produced in small print runs ranging from 500 to 1,500 copies.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych in Konin was established in 1976 and regularly commissioned distinct offset-printed posters for its monthly contemporary and archival shows.

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The standard Polish B1 poster format of approximately 67 x 96 cm was standardized across Polish state printing houses such as WDA (Warszawska Drukarnia Akcydensowa) to optimize industrial paper roll cutting.

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

  • Typography, typography layout, and typography style strictly match known 1985 BWA Konin publication formats.
How does authenticity detection work?

PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Paper Conservator & Print Specialist

Print Expert

High confidence based on legible artist attribution, specific institution (BWA Konin), date (May 1985), and definitive visual features of authentic Polish graphic ephemera.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Complete exhibition block text: 'KARTY POCZTOWE A.D. 1900 Z KOLEKCJI FLORIANA ZIELIŃSKIEGO BIURO WYSTAW ARTYSTYCZNYCH KONIN MAJ 1985'.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Measure exact sheet dimensions in millimeters to confirm original untrimmed B1 dimensions (nominally 670 x 960 mm).
  • →Check lower margin for small-point printer imprint lines (e.g., print run count 'Nakł.' or printing house identification).

CONDITION & GRADE

B+ / Very Good

Grading breakdown

Assessed under standard poster grading conventions; minimal corner handling creases and light edge rippling without paper loss, pinholes, or damp-staining.

Condition

Mild edge curling along the right margin, minor handling creasing at sheet extremities, and slight surface waviness without significant pigment loss, foxing, or archival tape residue.

PRINT MARKET VALUATION

$45 - $110

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

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What Aligned

  • User stated 'Original/Authentic' - offset lithographic print technique and typographic details correspond to authentic 1985 Polish state printing.
  • User noted 'Minor wear' - visible perimeter curling and minor edge creasing corroborate light handling wear.

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