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Italy, 1961, Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam'

Name: Italy, 1961, Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam'
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1961 · 30 L

This stamp features a detail from Michelangelo's masterpiece, 'The Creation of Adam,' located on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. The design focuses on the iconic near-touching hands of God and Adam, symbolizing the spark of life. It was issued as part of a series celebrating the works of Michelangelo.

Issued in 1961, this stamp celebrated the 400th anniversary of the death of Michelangelo, one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

art painting renaissance michelangelo religion sistine-chapel

Catalog Numbers

sg981

scott848

michel1096

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.