International Prints Art Auction

September 06, 2007

LOT 255

Lot 255

Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Lot 255 Details
Henri Matisse (1869-1954), French

ETUDES POUR LA VIERGE TETE VOILEE, 1950 - 1951

Lithograph on chine applique; signed and numbered 80/200 in pencil to margin. Unframed.
12.6" x 9.6" (32.0 cm x 24.5 cm)

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $12,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Orangeville, purchased from the Matisse Chapel in Vence, December 1951

Note:

At the time of purchase, the consignor had the pleasure of a visit with Marc Chagall at Matisse’s villa, Les Collines in Vence. The consignor reports: “He could not have been more delightful and signed several prints for me as well as inscribing a volume of his recent paintings.”

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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