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Original Vintage Poster Brussels Universal Exhibition World's Fair Atlas Design

About the Item

Original vintage advertising poster for the Brussels Universal Exhibition 1935 - Bruxelles Exposition Universelle 1935 - the World Fair held in Heysel near Brussels from 27 April to 6 November featuring dynamic artwork designed by Leo Marfurt (1894-1977) showing Atlas the Greek Titan god of war holding a globe in front of a green and red coloured shield against a black background, the bold text in English above and below. Fair condition, folds, creasing, browning on the margins, foxing, restored tears.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored tears. Fair condition, folds, creasing, browning on the margins, foxing, restored tears.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012624517122
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