{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-pieta-villeneuve-les-avignon-oblitere-tirage-limite","title":"CEF Pietà Villeneuve-lès-Avignon cancelled miniature sheet, limited edition","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 CEF philatelic sheet is dedicated to the \"Pietà of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.\" Presented in a protective plastic sleeve, it features a reproduction of the famous painting exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris, accompanied by a matching postage stamp and a first-day cancellation. The whole is arranged on a white cardboard support with a brown frame, with a neat layout and printed explanatory text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe left part of the sheet features the commemorative Pietà stamp, with a face value of 4.00 francs, surmounted by the mention \"RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.\" The cancellation mark indicates \"Premier Jour\" (First Day) in Paris, with a stylized illustration of the Pietà. To the right, a large color reproduction of the painting occupies half of the sheet, highlighting the religious scene and figures marked by pain and piety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed text, in French, details the history and symbolism of the Pietà of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, as well as its artistic characteristics. It also mentions the author of the painting and the context of its creation, typical of thematic philately dedicated to art and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is individually numbered in the lower left (\"5352\"), attesting to its limited edition. Information relating to the edition is on the left: \"Éditions Philatéliques CEF, 43 avenue de la République, 75011 Paris,\" as well as the quantities issued (\"Tirage de l’émission limité à : 35 800 exemplaires\" - Edition limited to: 35,800 copies).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish of the sheet has a beautiful smooth appearance, without excessive reflection, and the protective sleeve effectively protects the document. No major defects are visible on the presented side; the printed surface and colors are well preserved, with no noticeable signs of alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible sheet has a very good overall appearance, with no apparent folds or stains on the exposed side. Protective sleeve included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5352\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe Pietà of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a 15th-century masterpiece, is one of the rare examples of this iconographic theme in French medieval painting. Preserved at the Louvre, this work was long attributed to Enguerrand Quarton, whose style is distinguished by its expressive intensity and sobriety of composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in philatelic items and ancient documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, first day, Pieta Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, art stamp, Paris cancellation, religious art, limited edition, French philately, FDC art, French stamp sheet, Louvre painting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54340896293191,"sku":"51773-4ffac8ac-a4e9-478e-8c91-c131942cbb80-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_1ee9ab15-376a-4a1c-a1fb-5d827ad8836f.jpg?v=1784026106","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-pieta-villeneuve-les-avignon-oblitere-tirage-limite","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}