Description: TEHERAN XVIII WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 27 OCTOBER - 4 NOVEMBER 1965 ARTIST: ZIAMI PRINT YEAR: 1965 PRINT RUN: UNKNOWN PRINT COUNTRY: TEHERAN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH PUBLISHED BY: UNKNOWN CONDITION: ROLLED, VERY GOOD SIZE: 23½" x 33 ½ = CM: 60 x 85 ABOUT: This is an original poster from the 1965 XVIII World Weightlifting Championships, which also hosted the III Asian Championships. The event took place in Tehran, Iran, from October 27 to November 4, 1965. The minimalist design of the poster features a stylized figure of a weightlifter in red holding a barbell overhead, set against a vivid blue background. The simple yet bold design is indicative of mid-century sports posters, focusing on clean lines and strong colors. At the top, the text "Teheran" is prominently displayed, accompanied by the Iranian flag, emphasizing the host country. Below that, in bold letters, are the details of the event, marking this as a significant international competition in weightlifting history. CONDITION: This poster is in good vintage condition with some minor signs of wear, such as light fold lines, which are typical for posters of this era. The colors remain bright and clear, and the overall image is sharp and well-preserved. Due to the event's importance in weightlifting history, original posters like this are now extremely rare and highly collectible. BACKGROUND:The XVIII World Weightlifting Championships in Tehran was a major event in the global sports calendar, drawing competitors from around the world. It was also the III Asian Championships, marking a key moment in the growth of competitive weightlifting in Asia. Posters like this were produced to promote and commemorate the event, and they are now considered highly desirable by collectors of vintage sports memorabilia and Olympic history. WHY YOU SHOULD OWN THIS POSTER: This poster is an authentic, original piece of sports history, making it a must-have for serious collectors of vintage sports posters, especially those interested in weightlifting, Asian sports history, or Olympic memorabilia. Given the increasing difficulty of finding such pieces in good condition, this poster is a valuable investment. Don't miss out on this rare chance to own a piece of sporting history. Make sure to check out my other auctions for more original, rare posters from various historic events and eras, all featuring high-quality, collectible artwork. SHIPPING & POLICIES 📦 SHIPPING: Carefully packaged in acid-free paper and sturdy tube. Worldwide shipping with tracking. ✅ AUTHENTICITY: Certificate of authenticity included. 100% original vintage poster - not a reproduction. ↩️ RETURNS: 30-day return policy if not satisfied. Must be returned in original condition. --> PAVLOPOSTERS - Specializing in Original Soviet and Vintage Posters Follow Us on Social Media for New Arrivals! -->
Price: 300 USD
Location: Clarksburg, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-14T16:08:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Size: Large (up to 60 in wide)
Custom Bundle: No
Item Length: 23 in
Region of Origin: USSR
Framing: Unframed
Personalize: No
Year of Production: 1965
Unit Type: Unit
Item Height: 23 in
Style: Vintage, Socialist Realism, Socrealism, Affichiste, Art Deco, Avant-garde, Constructivism, Realism, Russian
Features: Signed, 1st Edition, Limited Edition
Featured Person/Artist: Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Mikhail Gorbachev, KARL MARX, Friedrich Engels, Yuriy Andropov
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 33 in
Culture: USSR
Handmade: No
Character: Nikita Khrushchev, Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Lenin, Leonid Brezhnev, Mikhail Gorbachev, Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx, Yuriy Andropov
Signed: No
Material: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Asia, Motivational, Advertising, Agitation, Art, History, Social History
Type: Poster
Theme: Advertising, Agriculture, Art, Cycling, History, Industrial, Patriotic, Politics, Social History, Sports, Working Life
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
