Sale 2047
New York
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7 November 2008
Price realised
USD 32,500
Estimate
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Nu allongé signed and dated 'Henri-Matisse 30' (lower right) pencil on paper 10 x 13¼ in. (25.4 x 33.7 cm.) Drawn in 1930
Provenance
Pierre Matisse, New York (by descent from the artist). By descent from the above to the late owner.
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Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.
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