Alberto Burri Italy philatelic sheet abstract cancelled stamp

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Description

Philatelic souvenir sheet issued by the CEF, dedicated to the artist Alberto Burri, visible in the photo. This sheet features an abstract work with dominant reds and blacks, characteristic of Burri's style, printed on a white card bordered with a brown fillet. The main illustration, at the top left, presents an abstract geometric composition, accompanied by the mentions "ITALIE" and "ALBERTO BURRI" in white letters on a red and black background.

Below, there is a postal stamp with an identical visual, labeled "5.00 LA POSTE ALBERTO BURRI ITALIE". The stamp bears a perfectly legible round postmark, dated "10-9-90" in Paris, marked "PHILATÉLIQUE BURRI".

The sheet includes a detailed notice on the life and work of Alberto Burri on the right, printed in black (text legible in the image), explaining his artistic approach and the use of unconventional materials. The whole is presented in a transparent plastic sleeve, visible on the left side of the image, typical of CEF issues.

The overall condition observed is very good: clear colors, clean edges, no snags or folds visible on the illustrated area, careful printing, and a perfectly applied round stamp.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visual condition is very satisfactory based on the visible side in the photo.

Did you know? Italian artist Alberto Burri (1915-1995) is renowned for his major contribution to contemporary art, particularly through his works using materials such as burlap, burnt plastic, or metal. His work profoundly influenced post-war abstract art in Europe, and he was celebrated by several international exhibitions.

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