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Matisse, Henri--Reverdy, Pierre
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Matisse, Henri--Reverdy, Pierre
- Visages. Quatorze lithographies de Henri Matisse, accompagnées de Poésies par Pierre Reverdy. Paris, Les Editions du Chêne, 1946.
In-4 (340 x 262 mm), en feuilles, sous étui de l'éditeur.
Edition originale des poèmes de Pierre Reverdy.
Livre remarquable, entièrement composé par Henri Matisse (couverture, lettrines et culs-de-lampe) et orné de 14 LITHOGRAPHIES ORIGINALES hors texte EN SANGUINE.
Tirage à 250 exemplaires.
Exemplaire sur vélin de Lana, n° 42 imprimé pour M. André Rouveyre, signé par Matisse et Reverdy, enrichi D'UN TRÈS JOLI DESSIN ORIGINAL AU CRAYON DE HENRI MATISSE, sur le faux titre, représentant une tête de femme dédicacé à André Rouveyre – daté du 14 juillet 1946.
Edition originale des poèmes de Pierre Reverdy.
Livre remarquable, entièrement composé par Henri Matisse (couverture, lettrines et culs-de-lampe) et orné de 14 LITHOGRAPHIES ORIGINALES hors texte EN SANGUINE.
Tirage à 250 exemplaires.
Exemplaire sur vélin de Lana, n° 42 imprimé pour M. André Rouveyre, signé par Matisse et Reverdy, enrichi D'UN TRÈS JOLI DESSIN ORIGINAL AU CRAYON DE HENRI MATISSE, sur le faux titre, représentant une tête de femme dédicacé à André Rouveyre – daté du 14 juillet 1946.
Provenance
André Rouveyre.
Literature
Duthuit, 11 ; Rauch, 261.
Condition
Offsetting of the linocuts otherwise very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Grand ami d'Henri Matisse, André Rouveyre rédigea les textes d'un ouvrage consacré à « Apollinaire », qu'illustra Matisse, paru en 1953. Leur correspondance compte près de 1200 lettres.