uncommon1900-1945

Spain 1930 Goya's 'La Maja Desnuda' (The Nude Maja)

Name: Spain 1930 Goya's 'La Maja Desnuda' (The Nude Maja)
Brand: Spain

Spain · 1930 · 10 Pesetas

This stamp features a detailed engraving of the famous painting 'La Maja Desnuda' (The Nude Maja) by Spanish artist Francisco Goya. Issued as part of a set to raise funds for an aeroplane factory in Seville, it is renowned for being one of the first stamps to depict a nude figure, which was controversial at the time. The design is framed with ornate scrollwork and the Spanish coat of arms.

Issued during the final years of King Alfonso XIII's reign, just before the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic, this set was a semi-postal issue intended to promote industrial and technological advancement in Spain.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

art painting francisco-goya nude pro-aeroplane-factory

Catalog Numbers

sg631

scott416

michel578

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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