{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-helion-odette-baillais-timbre-1994-oblitere-illustre","title":"Philatelic Souvenir Sheet CEF Hélion Odette Baillais 1994 Cancelled Illustrated Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated philatelic sheet, published by CEF (Centrale d'Édition Philatélique), honors the painter Jean Hélion on the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of his birth. The main face of the sheet features a drawn portrait of Jean Hélion, recognizable by his round glasses and gray hair, accompanied in the background by a nude female silhouette, in a palette of brown, beige, and pink tones. The details of the face, expression, and lighting effects bear witness to careful artistic execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower-left part of the sheet is a French 5.00 franc postage stamp, representing an artistic composition: a standing female nude, a reclining male figure, and the title \"The painter trampled by his model.\" This stamp is signed by Odette Baillais, whose name is also mentioned on the sheet as being the artist who created both the stamp and the main illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features a circular postmark dated October 12, 1994, with the inscription \"Hélion – Le peintre piétiné par son modèle – BD Amiens,\" and a central illustration of a female nude, related to the stamp's theme. The whole is presented on a white cardboard backing, with a black frame around the main illustration. The text printed on the right traces Jean Hélion's career, his artistic journey, and his contribution to modern art, in a sober and legible typographic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right, the name \"HÉLION\" appears in capital letters, followed by the quote \"The painter trampled by his model.\" The sheet is numbered 13535 in the lower left, attesting to its limited edition. On the left margin, the usual mentions of the CEF series, the catalog number (N° 792), as well as the issue details are found. This sheet is perforated on the left, typical of presentations for philatelic binders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing, stamp, and postmark recall Jean Hélion's artistic approach, between figuration and reflection on the relationship between the painter and his subject. The whole is in good visual condition, with no major apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The visible side shows no tears or notable stains. The corners and edges appear clean in the photo. The ink and colors are well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Hélion (1904-1987) was a major player in abstraction in France before returning to figuration in the 1930s. He participated in the founding of the \"Abstraction-Création\" group and distinguished himself with a body of work marked by the search for new pictorial languages, profoundly influencing the modern art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in philately and illustrated correspondence items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: illustrated philatelic sheet, Hélion stamp, CEF France, Odette Baillais, 1994 postmark, philatelic souvenir, painter, limited edition, BD Amiens, stamped sheet, French stamp sheet, philately, Hélion stamp art\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54363202683207,"sku":"52195-727044a7-7e2b-470f-9ffe-af7b33b4a7ba-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_f4aa5204-5e7c-4712-b2e3-e68b191738e7.jpg?v=1784297268","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-helion-odette-baillais-timbre-1994-oblitere-illustre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}