Yugoslavia year 1990 stamps Art – Icons from Bigorsky Monastery ☀ MNH**
That is a fascinating art-themed set from the final years of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia!
The Yugoslavia 1990 stamp set you are referring to is dedicated to the exquisite artistry found in one of the region’s most important monasteries.
Here are the details for the stamp set:
🖼️ Yugoslavia 1990 – Art: Icons and Iconostasis from Bigorski Monastery
| Feature | Details |
| Theme | Art – Iconostasis from St. John Bigorski Monastery (or Monastery Frescoes/Icons) |
| Country | Yugoslavia (SFRJ) |
| Year of Issue | 1990 |
| Composition | Set of 4 stamps |
| Catalog Numbers | Scott: 1880-1883 (Sometimes listed as part of a larger ‘Museum Exhibits’ or ‘Art’ series.) |
| Michel: 2397-2400 | |
| Stanley Gibbons (SG): 2670-2673 | |
| Art Featured | The stamps depict highly detailed carvings and icons from the famed Iconostasis of the St. John Bigorski Monastery. |
| Historical Context | The monastery is located near Debar in what is now North Macedonia. Its iconic, intricately carved wooden iconostasis (created 1829–1835) is considered one of the masterpieces of woodcarving in the Balkan region. |
🖼️ Featured Imagery
The four stamps showcase different sections or figures from the masterfully carved iconostasis:
| Denomination | Depiction |
| 70 Dinara | Detail of the Iconostasis Carving (lower frieze) |
| 200 Dinara | Icon of St. John the Baptist (the monastery’s patron saint) |
| 260 Dinara | Icon of Jesus Christ |
| 400 Dinara | Detail from the Iconostasis (likely an upper figure or scene) |
💰 Collector Value
As a relatively modern issue (pre-breakup) from a country that produced many thematic sets, the value of the set is modest:
- Mint Never Hinged (MNH) Set of 4: Typically sells for a low price, often in the range of $2 – $5 (€2 – €4) for the complete set.
- Used or Hinged: Lower in value.
The set is chiefly valued by collectors of Yugoslavian history, Religious Art, or the Balkan thematic stamps.
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