Philatelic sheet CEF Antoni Tàpies Spain limited edition postage

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Description

This philatelic sheet honors the artist Antoni Tàpies, a major figure in 20th-century Spanish abstract art. The item visible in the photo is a sheet published by the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie), featuring a reproduction of a Tàpies work on a yellow and black background, accompanied by a detailed biographical note. The sheet also includes a reproduction of the stamp issued in his likeness, with a face value of 5.00, as well as a legible First Day cancellation with the inscription "Antoni Tàpies - Espagne - La Poste - Premier Jour 20 Mai 1995 - Paris".

The presentation is meticulous, with a simple and elegant layout: the biographical text is printed in black on a white background, framed by a dark brown line. Two illustrations of Tàpies' work appear on the right, one in large format, the other in miniature on the stamp. The whole highlights the artist's visual characteristics: graphic signs, thickness of supports, marked contrasts, and a restricted color palette, typical of Tàpies.

The text details Tàpies' artistic approach, his interest in materials, concrete abstractionism, and the importance of the letter "T" in his compositions. At the bottom left, the mention "Limited edition" is clearly visible, suggesting a restricted edition, with the copy number "5777" at the bottom left of the sheet.

On the left side of the photo, the edge of another CEF document can be seen, but only the main sheet is to be described here. No defects, folds, or stains are visible on the presented side; the apparent surface is smooth, clean, and the colors are sharp.

The main inscriptions are legible: "ANTONI TÀPIES", "ESPAGNE", "5,00", as well as the biographical text and the signature reproduced in the First Day postmark. The overall appearance corresponds to the presentation standards of CEF sheets, appreciated for their printing quality and their philatelic and artistic interest.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no notable defects; the sheet is clean, with no apparent signs of handling.

Did you know? Antoni Tàpies (1923-2012) is one of the most influential Spanish artists of the 20th century, recognized for his work on material and signs. First Day sheets published by the CEF often accompany the official release of stamps, combining biographical information and artistic enhancement around the philatelic issue.

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