Gustaw Holoubek (1923-2008) - an institution man of the Polish theater scene, one of the most outstanding Polish actors and directors in history.
Handwritten dedication in pen (which reads: To Mr. Gracjan Lepianka with heartfelt thanks for his beautiful work Gustaw Holoubek Warsaw 11 XI 1959) under aphotograph [stills from the 1959 film "A Common Room"] measuring 14 x 8.9cm, mounted in a sheet measuring 22.2 x 14.9cm, on the verso of which is a stamp: Gabinet for the Repair of Works of Art and Artistic Objects Gracjan Lepianko Warsaw, Krak.-Przedm. 10.
Condition: sheet with minor creases, heavily soiled and stained at the top, photograph with creased corners (from dry mounting), stain in the middle and soiled, slightly scratched surface.
Gracjan Lepianko (1905 - 15 May 1991) - a Warsaw restorer who ran the Office for the Repair of Works of Art and Artistic Objects at 10 Krakowskie Przedmieście Street for several decades. He graduated from the Schools of Drawing and Painting at 9 Wierzbowa Street, the School of Applied Art at Chmielna Street and the School of Decorative Arts at Myśliwiecka Street, obtaining the title of master decorative painter and master of artistic metal products. He began studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, but the financial situation forced him to interrupt his studies and take up a job. He became self-employed in 1931 and changed locations several times(before, 1952, he ended up in Krakowskie Przedmieście). He was passionate about sports, training amateur boxing and wrestling. During World War II, a passion for reviving "dead"/destroyed objects awoke in him. He not only repaired but also collected antiques. After the war he became very popular, there were films about him, mentions in the press and guidebooks. Visited by numerous celebrities(of many fields), who sometimes left commemorative entries.
