Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Faun
stamped with initials 'HM.' (lower right)
pencil on paper
9 3/8 x 12½ in. (23.9 x 31.8 cm.)
Drawn circa 1935
Provenance
Estate of the artist.
Jean Matisse.
Lionel Prejger (acquired from the estate of the above).
Anon. sale, Drouot Montaigne, Paris, 15 June 2000, lot 10.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Lot Essay
Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.
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