Kazimierz Wichniarz (1915-1995) - graduated from the acting college at the Polish Theater in Poznan in 1934. Initially he performed in theaters in Lutsk and Lodz, and in 1944-46 was an actor at the Polish Army Theater in Lodz. In the following years he wandered around various theaters, until in 1957 he got an engagement at the National Theater in Warsaw, where he performed until his retirement in 1988. He appeared in more than a dozen films and numerous radio plays. He received many decorations and awards.
Handwritten dedication in pen (stating: To the true master of his art enchanted KWichniarz) under a photograph(verso stamped film "Cafe pod Minogą") measuring 15.5 x 12.8 cm, mounted in a sheet measuring 22.5 x 15.4 cm, on which verso stamped: Gabinet for the Repair of Works of Art and Artistic Objects Gracjan Lepianko Warsaw, Krak.-Przedm. 10.
Condition: sheet with minor creases, soiling, photograph with minor scratches, rubbing, surface soiling and slightly damaged margins (from dry mounting).
Gracjan Lepianko (1905 - 15 V 1991) - Warsaw restorer who ran the Cabinet 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.
