France – Scott # 1832

Description

Issued in 1982, France Scott #1832 reproduces La Dentellière (The Lacemaker) by Johannes Vermeer, one of the most celebrated painters of the Dutch Golden Age. The original painting, renowned for its intimacy and technical precision, depicts a young woman absorbed in the delicate craft of lace-making.

The stamp faithfully captures Vermeer’s hallmark qualities: soft, natural light; restrained palette; and extraordinary attention to texture and quiet concentration. The museum-style framing used for this issue emphasizes the painting’s status as a masterpiece of European art and allows the subtle color transitions and fine detail to remain legible at stamp scale.

Denominated 4.00 francs, the stamp bears the inscription “Vermeer – La Dentellière.” It is a standout issue for collectors of fine art, Dutch painting, women in art, and classical European culture.

This example is offered mint never hinged, with full original gum, clean margins, sharp perforations, and rich, unfaded color.

• Country: France

• Year of Issue: 1982

• Scott Number: 1832

• Denomination: 4.00 francs

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)