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Cuban Art: "The Chair" by René Portocarrero

Cuba · 1974 · 13c

This stamp features the painting "La Silla" (The Chair) by renowned Cuban artist René Portocarrero. The artwork is a vibrant, abstract representation of a chair, characteristic of Portocarrero's colorful and baroque style. It was part of a series celebrating Cuban painting.

Issued in 1974, this stamp highlights Cuba's promotion of its national artists and cultural heritage during the Cold War era under Fidel Castro's government.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg2217
scott1894
michel2013

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.