{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-eglise-du-sacre-coeur-audincourt-vitrail-leger-philatelie-croix-roug","title":"Booklet CEF Sacred Heart Church Audincourt stained-glass window Léger philately Red Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet highlights the Church of the Sacred Heart in Audincourt, illustrated by a vibrant color reproduction of a Fernand Léger stained-glass window occupying the upper part of the document. The stained-glass window, composed of abstract shapes and black lines segmenting blocks of color (yellow, blue, pink, white, and black), reflects Léger's characteristic aesthetic, a major figure in French modern art. The sheet features a fine border and careful printing on white background paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower part, two Red Cross stamps are integrated, each illustrating a detail of the stained-glass window, with the mention \"F. Léger\" and the face value \"1.40 + 0.30\". The stamps are canceled with a legible first-day postmark: \"December 5, 1981, French Red Cross, Audincourt.\" The central area includes a descriptive text tracing Fernand Léger's biography and the context of the stained-glass window's creation for the Audincourt church, emphasizing his commitment to art accessible to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the left margin, the sheet bears the mention \"CEF\" (Certificat d’Expertise Philatélique) and the issue reference \"N° 812 of the CEF catalog.\" The individual number \"3626\" is printed at the bottom left, attesting to the limited edition. The whole presents a flat finish, typical of commemorative philatelic sheets, with clear printing and no apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic composition harmoniously combines the reproduction of the stained-glass window, the philatelic elements, and the textual insert, offering both a decorative and documentary object. The vibrant colors and strong contrasts of the stained-glass window give this sheet a strong visual impact, characteristic of Fernand Léger's works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet highlights the theme of the Red Cross and religious heritage, while valuing modern artistic creation associated with French philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects; printing and colors are well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Fernand Léger, famous for his colorful and geometric style, created the stained-glass windows for the Church of the Sacred Heart in Audincourt in the 1950s, marking one of the first examples of the integration of modern art into post-war French religious architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a professional seller, to guarantee safety and satisfaction upon receipt of your philatelic sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, Red Cross stamp, Fernand Léger stained glass, French philately, Audincourt, CEF philately, Sacred Heart church, modern art stamp, FDC France, commemorative sheet, religious stamp, philatelic cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359390617927,"sku":"52130-d8255b6f-f48b-4f0b-b726-498a609fdf2f-PA0.02","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_7dad9d71-5a5a-4a4a-9dec-3812df501172.jpg?v=1784258269","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-eglise-du-sacre-coeur-audincourt-vitrail-leger-philatelie-croix-roug","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}