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Sri Lanka 1982 Art Series: 'The Offering' by George Keyt
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Sri Lanka 1982 Art Series: 'The Offering' by George Keyt

Sri Lanka · 1982 · 50c

This stamp features the painting 'The Offering' by renowned Sri Lankan artist George Keyt. The artwork is a prime example of his distinctive modernist style, which blended European influences with traditional South Asian themes and forms. The design showcases Keyt's characteristic use of bold lines and vibrant colors to depict figures in a dynamic composition.

Issued as part of a series celebrating modern Sri Lankan art, this stamp honors George Keyt (1901-1993), a pivotal figure in the country's '43 Group' art movement and one of its most internationally recognized painters.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

sg834
scott697
michel753

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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.