{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-pierre-alechinsky-timbre-500f-1988-1er-jour-philatelie-art-moderne","title":"CEF sheet Pierre Alechinsky stamp 500F 1988 first day philately modern art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet honors Pierre Alechinsky, a major figure in modern art and the Cobra movement. The visible side features a typical Alechinsky artistic composition, blending red and white arabesques on a green background, with handwritten elements integrated into the work. To the left, a vignette faithfully reproduces the original artwork, giving the sheet a strong artistic and graphic dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet also includes a French postage stamp of 5.00 francs, featuring the central motif of the artwork. This stamp is postmarked First Day, dated October 12, 1988, in Paris, and bears the inscription \"Pierre Alechinsky 1er jour Paris 12 octobre 1988\". The whole is presented on a horizontal cardboard sheet, typical of CEF issues, with perforations on the left for binder filing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the sheet offers a detailed biography of Pierre Alechinsky, printed in black on a white background, with the title at the top and an explanatory text about his career, his artistic approach, and his contribution to philately. The layout is meticulous, with a discreet frame around the artwork and the stamp. The reference number \"N°790 du catalogue CEF\" is indicated at the top left, and the individual number \"10109\" appears at the bottom left of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the sheet has a smooth appearance, with no particular visible texture effect. The dominant colors are red, green, white, and black, characteristic of the artist's works during this period. The sheet is in good apparent condition, with no visible folds, tears, or stains on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. This sheet shows a neat presentation, with no major visible flaws on the front. The perforations on the left are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Pierre Alechinsky is a Franco-Belgian artist born in 1927, a founding member of the Cobra group. He is renowned for his works blending calligraphy, abstraction, and organic motifs. His work has marked French philately with several original creations, including this 1988 stamp issued for an artistic series dedicated to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and professional packaging guaranteed by AFW - Antique France Worldwide, specialists in philatelic and artistic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day Sheet, CEF Alechinsky, modern art stamp, French philately, FDC Pierre Alechinsky, 1988 issue, postmarked sheet, postal art, First Day Cover, Cobra art stamp, modern art philately, French FDC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54367088673095,"sku":"52253-c3dd214c-6e78-43c9-997b-a3d76c93daa6-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_4e3fa268-4a04-4b75-ab10-41c9ff408f4e.jpg?v=1784332065","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-pierre-alechinsky-timbre-500f-1988-1er-jour-philatelie-art-moderne","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}