{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bear-in-a-tuxedo-mis-w-smokingu-waldemar-swierzy-first-edition-1975","title":"Bear in a Tuxedo (Miś w smokingu) — Waldemar Świerzy, First Edition 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare first-edition original — one of the most iconic works by Waldemar Świerzy, and a true gem of the Polish School of Poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1974 on commission from the Polish State Entertainment Enterprise (\u003cem\u003eZjednoczone Przedsiębiorstwa Rozrywkowe\u003c\/em\u003e), this is the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal first print (pierwodruk)\u003c\/strong\u003e — not to be confused with the later 1978 DESA reprint. First editions of this piece are extraordinarily scarce and rarely appear in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster depicts a bear dressed in an elegant tuxedo, holding a small bicycle — a surrealist touch that transforms a circus motif into a work of genuine artistic vision. 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The certificate attests to the provenance, edition, and condition of the work, providing full confidence for collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Rarity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1974 first edition predates the widely circulated 1978 DESA reprint by four years. Original first prints in mint condition are exceptionally rare on the collector's market — this piece represents a singular opportunity for serious collectors of Polish graphic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaldemar Świerzy (1931–2013) was one of the most influential graphic artists and poster designers in Polish history. His work — spanning film, theatre, music, and circus — is celebrated worldwide for its expressive energy, chromatic boldness, and unmistakable personality. 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