Jean Tinguely CEF Stamp Sheet France Switzerland 1988 Canceled Stamps

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors the artist Jean Tinguely and brings together two stamps, one from the French Republic (face value 5.00 F) and the other from Switzerland (face value 90 c), both "First Day" cancelled and dated 25/11/1988. The sheet features a detailed biographical text on Jean Tinguely, a pioneer of the kinetic art movement, on the left, while the right side displays a large, vividly colored illustration inspired by a Tinguely work, along with reproductions of the two stamps matching this artistic theme.

The overall composition of the sheet is elegant, with a fine border framing the whole. The main illustration, in the upper right, evokes the artist's characteristic style, blending abstract forms, dynamic black lines, and flat areas of bright colors (red, yellow, green, blue, orange, and black). The two stamps, in the lower right, adopt this same aesthetic, accompanied by legible First Day postmarks.

Visible inscriptions include the name "Jean TINGUELY" in the header, the face values "5.00 F" and "90" on the stamps, as well as the mentions "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and "HELVETIA". The postmarks bear the date "25.11.1988" and the mention "PREMIER JOUR" with "PARIS" and "MISSION COMMUNE FRANCO-SUISSE". A sheet number "3332" is printed at the bottom left. On the left side of the sheet, the mention "CEF" is visible as a watermark (Cercle des Émissaires Philatéliques Français), confirming the philatelic origin of this document.

The sheet is presented on a white background, the edges are crisp, and the colors are well preserved. No major defects, creases, stains, or tears are visible on the displayed side. It is a carefully presented document, typical of commemorative philatelic issues from the late 1980s.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows no apparent defects, wear, or notable alterations. The stamps and postmarks are clear, and the printing of the text and illustrations is easily legible.

Did you know? Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) was a Swiss artist renowned for his sculptures and animated machines, major figures in European kinetic art. He created several monumental works and participated in large international exhibitions. In 1988, France and Switzerland jointly paid tribute to him through this bilateral philatelic issue, a rare initiative highlighting Tinguely's importance in Franco-Swiss artistic dialogue.

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