Description
A page from Matisse's book "Drawings: Themes and Variations. Justification of the drawing."
Completed printing in Paris on February 27, 1943, at the expense of Martin Fabiani, publisher, with the assistance of Roger Lacouriere.
Henri Matisse's Themes and Variations were reproduced by G. Duval and Aragon's preface printed by Fequet and Baudier.
Drawings: Themes and Variations
Justification of the drawing
This book was printed in 930 copies, all numbered, namely:
10 copies on Imperial Japanese paper, numbered from 1 to 10.
signed by the artist:
20 copies on Arches Vellum, numbered from 11 to 30.
signed by the artist:
920 copies on pure vellum, numbered from 31 to 950.
COPY NUMBER
166
Measurement of drawing: 12.5"x9.5"
See my other Matisse framed piece
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Age-related yellowing of the paper. No other visible damage.
Origin:
France
Creator:
Artist: Henri Matisse
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Still Life
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Completed printing in Paris on February 27, 1943, at the expense of Martin Fabiani, publisher, with the assistance of Roger Lacouriere.
Henri Matisse's Themes and Variations were reproduced by G. Duval and Aragon's preface printed by Fequet and Baudier.
Drawings: Themes and Variations
Justification of the drawing
This book was printed in 930 copies, all numbered, namely:
10 copies on Imperial Japanese paper, numbered from 1 to 10.
signed by the artist:
20 copies on Arches Vellum, numbered from 11 to 30.
signed by the artist:
920 copies on pure vellum, numbered from 31 to 950.
COPY NUMBER
166
Measurement of drawing: 12.5"x9.5"
See my other Matisse framed piece
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Age-related yellowing of the paper. No other visible damage.
Origin:
France
Creator:
Artist: Henri Matisse
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Still Life
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Age-related yellowing of the paper. No other visible damage.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
20 x 23 x 1 in
1941 Themes Et Variations Signed, Numbered, Matted, Framed Lithograph by Henri Matisse Still Life 2
Estimate $460-$1,800
Starting Price
$220
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