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Wiesław Wałkuski - 'Niebiańskie Dni' (Days of Heaven) Polish Film Poster (1980)

Original 1980 Polish theatrical release poster for Days of Heaven designed by Wieslaw Walkuski

Estimated value

$150 - $350

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Prints & Posters

Era

circa 1980

Origin

Poland

Artist / Creator

Wiesław Wałkuski

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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WIESŁAW WAŁKUSKI - 'NIEBIAŃSKIE DNI' (DAYS OF HEAVEN) POLISH FILM POSTER (1980): IDENTIFICATION

Original Polish B1 theatrical release poster for the 1978 Terrence Malick film 'Days of Heaven' (Polish title: 'Niebiańskie Dni'), designed by graphic artist Wiesław Wałkuski in 1980. Printed via offset lithography on standard machine-finished paper stock measuring approximately 96 x 67 cm, the composition depicts an anthropomorphic porcelain doll head juxtaposed with a skull motif.

PRINT LINEAGE

Commissioned in 1980 by the Polish state film distribution agency Centrala Rozpowszechniania Filmów (CRF), this poster exemplifies the late period of the Polish School of Posters (Polska Szkoła Plakatu). Artists working under state commissions in the Polish People's Republic were granted creative ...
Commissioned in 1980 by the Polish state film distribution agency Centrala Rozpowszechniania Filmów (CRF), this poster exemplifies the late period of the Polish School of Posters (Polska Szkoła Plakatu). Artists working under state commissions in the Polish People's Republic were granted creative autonomy to reject Hollywood marketing imagery in favor of allegorical and surrealist interpretations.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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Wiesław Wałkuski created this design in 1980 as one of his earliest major theatrical posters after graduating from the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts under Professor Maciej Urbaniec in 1981.

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, layout, and color saturation align precisely with 1980 state printing runs by CRF.
How does authenticity detection work?

PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

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Print Expert

High confidence supported by recognizable artwork by Wiesław Wałkuski and consistent 1980 production credits for Polish state film distribution.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Bottom credit reading 'Produkcja Paramount Pictures Corporation 1978' printed during the Polish theatrical distribution window in 1980.
  • 2Distinctive dark, surrealist airbrush and tempera visual technique diagnostic of Wiesław Wałkuski's 1980–1985 poster output.
  • 3Standard Polish B1 format proportions (approximately 96 x 67 cm) on untreated matte paper stock.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Measure exact sheet dimensions to confirm original B1 size (standard is 965 x 670 mm).

CONDITION & GRADE

B+ to A- (Very Fine)

Grading breakdown

Grade driven by minor peripheral handling creases, light surface abrasions visible under directional light, and stable margins without paper loss or pinholes.

Condition

Visible vertical undulation along the right edge with minor corner creasing and faint surface handling marks across the upper black field; margins appear intact without obvious losses.

PRINT MARKET VALUATION

$150 - $350

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

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What Aligned

  • User assessed item as authentic: typography and offset print registration confirm original 1980 Polish printing.
  • User noted minor wear: visual inspection confirms light edge handling and shallow creasing without structural tears.

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