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This original vintage poster features the beloved mascot Misha (Mischa) for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The design centers …
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This original vintage poster features the beloved mascot Misha (Mischa) for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The design centers on the smiling bear illustration, rendered in textured browns against a clean white background. Misha wears a belt displaying the Olympic rings in gold, blue, black, green, and red. The German text "Olympiade Moskau '80" runs across the top in bold black serif, with "Mischa" in blue script alongside the figure.
Why It Matters
- Misha is widely considered one of the most popular and iconic Olympic mascots in history, designed by children's book illustrator Victor Chizhikov.
- The 1980 Moscow Olympics were a pivotal moment in Cold War history, marked by a significant international boycott.
- This piece represents a specific German release of the official marketing, printed in Wiesbaden.
Poster Details
Year: 1980
Country: Germany
Size: 99 x 68 cm
Designer: Victor Chizhikov
Condition
Near Mint condition. Museum quality with crisp edges and vibrant colors.
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- Dimensions
- 26.77ʺW × 38.98ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
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