European Capital of Culture – Auguste Rodin – Αθήνα Πολιτιστική Πρωτεύουσα της Ευρώπης – Original Official Poster – Années 1980 – Enchères

Auguste Rodin – Αθήνα Πολιτιστική Πρωτεύουσα της Ευρώπης 1985 – Original Official Poster (1985)

Description

Original official poster issued for Athens – European Capital of Culture 1985, the inaugural year of the European Capital of Culture institution.

The poster features a photographic reproduction of a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, accompanied by the artist’s printed signature and the official emblem of the event. Published in 1985 as part of the cultural programme that established Athens as the first European Capital of Culture.

An elegant and highly decorative piece of Greek cultural history, combining the legacy of one of the world’s most celebrated sculptors with a landmark event in European cultural heritage.

A desirable collector’s item for enthusiasts of modern art, exhibition posters, Greek cultural history, and European cultural events.

Details
Artist: Auguste Rodin (artwork reproduced)
Event: Athens – European Capital of Culture 1985
Year: 1985
Type: Original official poster
Language: Greek
Printed inscription: «Αθήνα – Πολιτιστική Πρωτεύουσα της Ευρώπης 1985»
Dimensions: 48 × 62.5 cm
Condition: Stored rolled
Condition

Good vintage condition.

Light signs of age and handling may be present. No major defects noted. Stored rolled and never framed. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

Historical Significance

1985 marked the first-ever European Capital of Culture, an initiative championed by Greek Minister of Culture Melina Mercouri. Official posters from this landmark event are increasingly sought after by collectors of cultural ephemera and European heritage memorabilia. Attention Fin des enchères : 2026-07-09 19:03:50