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Złota Tarka Old Jazz Meeting 1982 Poster by Ryszard Górecki

Original 1982 Polish jazz festival poster for Złota Tarka Old Jazz Meeting Warszawa by Ryszard Górecki.

Estimated value

$100 - $250

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Prints & Posters

Era

1982

Origin

Poland

Artist / Creator

Ryszard Górecki

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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ZŁOTA TARKA OLD JAZZ MEETING 1982 POSTER BY RYSZARD GÓRECKI: IDENTIFICATION

Original offset lithographic exhibition poster printed in 1982 for the 16th Old Jazz Meeting 'Złota Tarka' held in Warsaw, Poland. The composition depicts three brass aerophones—a tuba, cornet, and pocket trumpet or tenor horn—integrated with a necktie and floral bell motif, signed 'R. Górecki 82' vertically along the right instrument valve. The lower border includes typography for 'OLD JAZZ MEETING WARSZAWA 1982' flanked by the ZSP Klub Stodoła emblem at lower left and the Polskie Stowarzyszenie Jazzowe (PSJ) bugle logo at lower right.

PRINT LINEAGE

The Złota Tarka ('Golden Washboard') festival originated in 1965 at the Stodoła student club in Warsaw under the Polish Jazz Society. By the 16th edition in 1982, held during Poland's Martial Law period, cultural organizations such as ZSP (Zrzeszenie Studentów Polskich) printed state-censored ...
The Złota Tarka ('Golden Washboard') festival originated in 1965 at the Stodoła student club in Warsaw under the Polish Jazz Society. By the 16th edition in 1982, held during Poland's Martial Law period, cultural organizations such as ZSP (Zrzeszenie Studentów Polskich) printed state-censored cultural editions typically ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 copies through state printing houses such as Zakłady Graficzne.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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The 1982 festival was officially the 16th iteration of the festival, referenced by the numeral 16 inside the medal on the brass valve.

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

  • Paper stock, aging tones, and margin printing typography match documented 1982 Warsaw offset editions
How does authenticity detection work?

PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Paper Conservator & Print Specialist

Print Expert

High confidence is supported by clear typographic text, unambiguous artist signature dated 1982, and correct Polish Jazz Society institutional insignia.

CONDITION & GRADE

B+ / Very Good

Grading breakdown

Graded B+ on the poster condition scale due to visible rolling rippling and handling creases in the white border margins, while the core printed image remains unblemished.

Condition

The sheet exhibits horizontal rolling curl, shallow handling creases across the lower title area, and light margin bumping at the upper corners, with no major tears or paper loss.

PRINT MARKET VALUATION

$100 - $250

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

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YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated 'Original/Authentic' - offset lithographic screen dots, 1982 printer markings, and paper stock confirm an original Polish first printing.
  • User noted 'Minor wear' - handling creases and edge curl visible along the margins align with minor wear on unbacked paper.

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