Lot 226
  • 226

Henri Matisse

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Henri Matisse
  • FEMME
  • signed H. Matisse and dated 45 (lower right)
  • pencil on paper
  • 50 by 38cm., 19 5/8 by 14 7/8 in.

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board. There are artist's pinholes to the top two corners. Apart from a few scattered spots of surface dirt, this work is in very good condition. Colours: An overall accurate representation in the catalogue illustration.
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