Lot 96
  • 96

Henri Matisse

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri Matisse
  • Poemes de Charles D'Orleans (Duthuit Books 28)
  • Lithographs
  • Overall size: 423 by 280mm; 16 5/8 by 11in
The complete book, 1950, comprising 54 lithographs printed in colours, with title-page, text and justification, the justification signed in pencil and dedicated En hommage à la Baronne Hermine von Essen, this copy numbered 599 (from the total edition of 1230), published by Tériade, Paris, on Arches wove paper

Condition

The full sheets, in good condition apart from occasional slight paper discoloration, loose in orignal paper wrappers with title on uppers.
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