Henri Matisse

Two lithographs, 1906-1913, the second signed in ink (each initialed in the stone) and each numbered, the first 15/25, the second 12/50, on Japan papers; and one etching, 1929, from the edition of 117 printed in 1983, on chine appliqué supported on wove paper; together with After Henri Matisse, Bal de L'Ecole des Arts Décoratifs (Mourlot Posters 43), signed in the plate, from the edition of 1500, on laid paper, each framed (4 prints)

Torse au Bras Croises: In generally good condition except the sheet toned overall. The sheet edges with additional mat stain and the lower edge with pale damp stain. The lower half of sheet with soft handling creases throughout. Les Yeux Noirs: The print is in good condition. Minor imperfections include a very pale curved discoloration (damp stain?) at upper left sheet edge, a tiny tear at top, the left hinge pressing through slightly. The verso with two bands of skinning. Nu Allonge: The print is in good condition. Bal de L'Ecole: In good condition apart from soft handling creases throughout, an occasional surface scuff, the margins with faint mat-stain (predominantly in the upper left sheet corner), the sheet tips with some soiling.
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