Café Terrace at Night (Reproduced on a Stamp-like Sticker)
Mass-produced printed sticker or novelty item representing a painting • Original painting by Vincent van Gogh; this reproduction is by an unidentified mass-market manufacturer
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism (original style); Contemporary Mass Culture (object style)
Medium & Technique
Digital offset printing or inkjet process on adhesive paper with die-cut scalloped edges
Creation Period
Late 20th to 21st Century (Modern reproduction)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 3 x 4 cm; small rectangular format with perforated edges
Subject Description
A reproduction of Van Gogh's 1888 painting showing a café in Arles, France, under a starlit night sky with patrons seated at tables. Contrast between the warm yellow light of the terrace and the deep blue of the sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; some slight curling at the edges, appears to be an unused adhesive sticker
Estimated Market Value
$0.10 - $1.00 USD
Auction Estimate
Negligible; not typically an auctionable fine art item
Provenance History
Unknown; likely purchased as part of a sticker set, stationery kit, or museum gift shop souvenir
Art Historical Significance
The original 1888 painting is of immense importance as one of Van Gogh's first night scenes without using black. This specific object serves as an example of the commodification of high art in global consumer culture.
Notable Features
Distinctive scalloped white border mimicking a postage stamp; low-resolution print quality indicative of commercial novelty production.
Condition Issues
Slight edge wear and potential adhesive degradation due to age and storage conditions.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent ink fading and adhesive drying.