1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"

1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"

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1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
  • 1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"
1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"

1986 Original Cuban Movie Poster.Plakat.O Baiano Fantasma"Bahiano Ghost.Brazil"

$550.00 $1,025.00
Unit of Sale
Single Piece
Size
Medium
Color
Multi-Color
Material
Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint
Original
Subject
Movies
Type
Poster
Listed By
Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production
1986
COA Issued By
Art of Cuba gallery
Width (Inches)
20
Height (Inches)
30
Theme
Art
Style
Contemporary Art, Silkscreen
Features
1st Edition
Time Period Manufactured
1980-1989
Unit Quantity
1
Country of Origin
United States
Culture
Hispanic
Handmade
Yes
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TITLE: El bahiano fantasma (The Bahiano Ghost). Brazilian film Directed by Denoy de Oliveira
YEAR: 1986
ARTIST: Niko
MEDIUM: Silkscreen on CARDBOARD
SIZE: 20"x30"= 51x76cm
COMMENTS: I was told by a former ICAIC employee that in the mid-1980s the institute received a large donation of heavy cardboard sheets, which they began using instead of their usual thin paper stock. The result was immediate and noticeable. These posters feel sturdier in hand, with a thickness that allows for richer layers of ink and heavier paint application.

Unlike the standard paper versions, the cardboard prints are far less prone to cracking and tearing. Considering that Cuban film posters were created for public display—often exposed to humidity and sudden tropical downpours—this stronger support made a significant difference. While thin paper posters could easily rip in a rainy Cuban afternoon, the cardboard examples endured much harsher conditions.

Many of the most striking designs from that period were printed on this material, giving them both visual depth and unusual durability. By the late 1980s, however, ICAIC returned to its traditional thin paper stock—likely after the donated supply was exhausted.

CONDITION: Very Good

Original Cuban movie posters have become highly collectible worldwide.They were made in small handmade batches of 25-250 and many were lost to insects and humidity or simply discarded or recycled by the government. Due to their scarcity, many designs are now being reproduced. I sell only original first edition vintage Cuban posters — no reproductions, ever.

Each poster is carefully packed using protective tissue paper and a double heavy-duty mailing tube to help ensure safe delivery and protect the edges in transit.

Please visit my other listings and store to see additional posters from this collection. I’m happy to combine multiple purchases in one tube whenever possible to save on shipping.

Every poster includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Provenance & Authenticity

This original Cuban poster comes from a family collection begun in 1973 by my husband’s grandmother in Havana. Between 1998 and 2012, we carefully brought the collection to the United States in small, legally authorized batches due to Cuban and U.S. government regulations on the export of cultural property. Each group of posters was officially processed through the Registro Nacional de Bienes Culturales de la República de Cuba under permits issued in both my name or my husband’s name. The documentation dates from 1998–2012 and confirms legal export from Cuba.

Over the past 20+ years, I have built close relationships with artists and collectors, studied the history of Cuban graphic and poster design extensively, and developed the expertise to confidently stand behind the authenticity of every piece I offer.

Your purchase will include a signed Certificate of Authenticity issued by my gallery Art of Cuba.

Condition

I use a clear 4-grade system: Mint, Very Good, Good, and Fair.

Please review the photos carefully — I include close-up details to show condition honestly. Additional photos are always available upon request.

Mint (M): Exceptional condition for age. No tears, no significant yellowing, no creases, no paint cracking or loss. Colors strong and vibrant. (Extremely rare for vintage Cuban silkscreens.)

Very Good (VG): Light to moderate natural aging. Minor yellowing of paper. Small tears (generally under 1 inch). Light creases or soft corner bends. Small cracks in paint consistent with age. Strong, displayable image. (Most common and desirable condition for authentic 1960s–70s Cuban posters.)

Good (G): Noticeable aging and yellowing. Multiple small tears or one more visible tear. Visible creasing. Moderate paint cracking or minor flaking. May show small areas of paper loss.

Fair (F): Heavy yellowing or staining. Larger tears or edge loss. Pronounced creases or folds. Paint loss in visible areas. May require restoration.

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