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Original Vintage Sports Poster Mexico Olympic Games 1968 Aztec Sun Sculpture Art

$1,051.56
£750
€891.12
CA$1,435.08
A$1,598.09
CHF 831.72
MX$19,704.28
NOK 10,592.57
SEK 9,955.99
DKK 6,648.86
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About the Item

Original vintage sports poster for 1968 Mexico Olympic Games officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad held from 12-27 October 1968. Great design depicting the Roman numerals on the purple background behind an image of the early 16th century Aztec sun stone sculpture in white with the Olympic Rings logo and the text in bold white lettering above and below, the green, white and red striped colours of the Mexican flag along the bottom. Large size. Good condition, creasing, tears on edges, pinholes, staining.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.64 in (121 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1968
  • Condition:
    Good condition, creasing, tears on edges, pinholes, staining.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012630718132

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