CEF César Tribute to Cinema sheet 4.00 F used stamp France philately

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Description

This official CEF philatelic sheet honors sculptor César Baldaccini through a tribute to cinema. On the visible side, the sheet features a stylized central illustration of the famous César trophy, in gold and ivory tones, framed by film strips in a blue gradient. The title "CESAR Hommage au cinéma" appears at the top right, accompanied by an explanatory text detailing the artist's career and the genesis of the French film award named after him.

A French postage stamp of 4.00 francs is integrated on the right side, representing the César trophy in gold, with the mention "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and the inscription "César Hommage au cinéma". This stamp is postmarked with a round stamp dated February 4, 1984, in Paris, with the handwritten signature "César" reproduced within the postmark.

The entire sheet displays an elegant composition on a white background, enhanced by a thin black frame. The printed text, perfectly legible, traces César Baldaccini's biography, evoking his journey, his influences, and the history of the trophy. The illustration is signed by Pierre Forget, drawing professor at École Estienne in Paris, as specified below the main image.

The sheet bears the number 2424 at the bottom left, visible in the margin. The overall appearance is that of a commemorative philatelic document, typical of "First Day" issues produced by CEF, with a meticulous presentation and a visual focused on French art and cinema.

The format is rectangular, with no visible folds or significant alterations on the presented face. The dominant colors are white, blue, gold, and black, giving the whole a contemporary aesthetic faithful to the tradition of CEF sheets.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The presented sheet is in good apparent condition on the visible side, with no notable folds, stains, or tears on the image provided.

Did you know? The César film trophy, created in 1976 by the artist César Baldaccini, is made using a metal compression technique, characteristic of the artist's style. It is today the most prestigious award in French cinema, the national equivalent of the American Oscars.

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