Catch Quasimodo Martini – 1960/61 – 56.00 × 38.00 cm – Original Silkscreen
A bold mid-century composition merging the theatricality of French wrestling with sharp commercial typography.
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🎬 The Piece
The composition centers on a monochrome photographic inset of the wrestler Quasimodo, costumed in a dark tunic and mask while brandishing a bell. This figure is framed by a jagged red starburst exploding against a pale background, emphasizing the kinetic energy of the subject.
Above, the word "CATCH" appears in large, red-outlined block capitals, accompanied by heavy black arrows pointing downward. The wrestler's name is set in dense black gothic type, contrasting with the geometric "MARTINI" logo intersecting a solid red circle at the base.
✨ Why It Matters
- Captures the specific cultural intersection of sport and spectacle in 1960s France.
- Illustrates the branding synergy between professional wrestling events and major beverage sponsors.
- Preserves the visual identity of the "Quasimodo" character, a staple of the era's ring theatrics.
📐 Details
Artist: Unknown
Year: 1960/61
Country: France
Size: 56.00 × 38.00 cm
🔎 Condition
Shows honest signs of age and history (patina). Frames beautifully.
Specifics: small creases, faint surface wear.
Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Shipped folded.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsRed, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight56 cmWidth38 cm