729 - FRIEDENSREICH HUNDERTWASSER (1928-2000)

FRIEDENSREICH HUNDERTWASSER (1928-2000) Collection of stamps under frame "The Second Skin" (1983), "The Thinkers" (1995) The design of the stamps, created specifically for the United Nations Signed in the middle. One sheet 24 x 18.5 cm Framed 101 x 82.5 cm ‘The Second Skin’, the first postage stamp in a series of 6 stamps issued to mark the 35th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. On December 10, 1983, the United Nations marked the 35th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To commemorate this milestone in world history, the United Nations Postal Administration issued on December 9 one of the most unusual, most unique sets of postage stamps in its history. This postage stamp issue was created by Hundertwasser at the invitation of Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar. This occasion was the very first time since its inception that the Secretary-General of the United Nations ever commissioned an artist to create a set of postage stamps for the United Nations. ‘The Thinkers’, the third postage stamp in the series of stamps issued to commemorate the UN Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen, March 6–12, 1995. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.