Denmark – Scott #s 1102-05, used

Description

Issued in 1998, Denmark Scott #1102–1105 celebrate modern Danish art, presenting works by four prominent Danish artists and highlighting the diversity of late-20th-century artistic expression in Denmark. The set reflects Denmark’s commitment to contemporary culture and its long tradition of featuring fine art on postage stamps.

Each stamp reproduces a distinct artwork, identified by artist and title, with the designs emphasizing abstraction, symbolism, and expressive color:

• Scott #1102 (3.75 kr) — Dansk efterår (1998) by Per Kirkeby, featuring layered textures and earthy tones characteristic of his abstract landscape style.

• Scott #1103 (5.00 kr) — Alfa (1998) by Mogens Andersen, an abstract composition dominated by bold, flowing blue forms.

• Scott #1104 (8.75 kr) — Billedtegn (1998) by Ejler Bille, presenting a playful, symbolic graphic motif rooted in modernist abstraction.

• Scott #1105 (19.00 kr) — Himmelhest (1998) by Carl-Henning Pedersen, depicting a vividly colored, mythical horse rendered in an expressive, fantastical style.

Each stamp is inscribed “DANMARK” with its denomination clearly shown, and includes artist and title credits beneath the artwork. Together, the set offers a concise overview of Denmark’s modern art scene at the end of the 20th century.

These stamps appeal strongly to collectors of art, modernism, abstraction, and Scandinavian cultural issues, and continue Denmark’s tradition of using postage stamps as a showcase for contemporary creativity.

These examples are offered used, bearing visible cancellations consistent with normal postal use. The artwork remains clear and visually striking, with wear appropriate to the issues.

Country: Denmark
Year of Issue: 1998
Scott Numbers: 1102–1105
Denominations: 3.75 kr, 5.00 kr, 8.75 kr, 19.00 kr
Condition: Used