CEF Paul Gauguin 1848-1903 limited edition philatelic sheet 1998

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet is a product published by the CEF (Cercle des Émissions Philatéliques Françaises), dedicated to Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), a major figure in post-impressionist painting. It features one of the artist's works, accompanied by a stamp with his likeness and a detailed biographical text. The sheet features clear color printing, with a large illustration on the right showing two Polynesian women in warm, intense tones, typical of Gauguin's aesthetic.

The left part of the sheet includes a "Paul Gauguin" stamp of 6.70 F, illustrated with a reproduction of a work, cancelled with a first-day postmark dated December 5, 1998, in Pont-Aven. The postmark bears the stylized printed signature "P. Gauguin", adding an artistic reproduction dimension to the whole. Just below, a presentation text traces Gauguin's life and artistic journey, highlighting the influence of his stays in Tahiti and Brittany on his painting.

The whole is presented on a white cardboard sheet with a brown frame, with a neat finish and quality printing. Three perforations are visible on the left margin, allowing easy insertion into a philatelic album. At the bottom left, the number "276" indicates a numbering, suggesting a limited edition.

Printed mentions on the edge specify: "N° 1415 of the CEF catalog", "Official philatelic document published by SODOP", "Limited edition", and "Reproduction prohibited". The whole is perfectly legible, without notable alteration, and the surface of the sheet appears clean and without visible traces of folds or scratches.

This CEF Paul Gauguin sheet is both a philatelic document and an artistic tribute, ideal for enhancing a page dedicated to modern philately or 19th-century art.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major apparent defects; slight handling marks possible on the white margin, without impact on the main visual.

Did you know? Paul Gauguin deeply marked the history of art with his "synthetist" style, developed with Émile Bernard in Pont-Aven. His technique of color cloisonnism and his travels to Tahiti inspired many 20th-century artists, notably the pioneers of Fauvism and abstraction.

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