CEF sheet Nicolas de Staël Still life with candelabra philately

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Description

This illustrated sheet features a philatelic issue dedicated to the work of Nicolas de Staël, titled "Still Life with Chandelier." The visible side shows a large color reproduction of the painting, characterized by a deep blue background and a minimalist composition of everyday objects (jugs, candlesticks, goblets) in light and dark tones, typical of the artist's post-impressionist and cubist style.

The left part of the sheet includes a French stamp, canceled with a "First Day" postmark dated June 6, 1985, in Antibes, indicating that it is an official first day sheet (often referred to as CEF for "Courrier d’Événements Philatéliques"). The postmark features Nicolas de Staël's signature and the mention of the city of Antibes, directly related to the artist's biography.

The sheet also features detailed text about Nicolas de Staël's life and work, tracing his career, influences, and the circumstances of his death, as well as an analysis of his artistic approach. The text is printed in black on a white background, with clear and professional typography, reinforcing the documentary nature of this philatelic item.

On the left side, the sheet is inserted into a perforated plastic sleeve, typical of CEF philatelic albums, and bears the catalog reference "N° 774" at the top, as well as the item number "11035" at the bottom. The mention "Modèle Déposé" (Registered Design) and the CEF logo are also visible, attesting to the authenticity of the issue.

The overall visual is clean, with no major visible flaws on the front. The colors of the painting are well preserved, and the text print remains crisp. The sheet is presented flat, without any visible folds or tears on this side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The photographed side shows no major visible defects; clean support, clear print, well-preserved stamp and postmark.

Did you know? Nicolas de Staël, a major Franco-Russian painter of the 20th century, is recognized for introducing a new form of lyrical abstraction in France. His work "Still Life with Chandelier" is exhibited at the Musée Picasso in Antibes, the city where the artist spent the end of his life and which inspired many of his creations.

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