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    4 November 2009

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    Lot 178

    Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

    Tête de femme

    Price realised

    USD 206,500

    Estimate

    USD 80,000 - USD 120,000

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    Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
    Tête de femme
    signed and dated 'H Matisse 47' (lower right)
    black Conté crayon on paper
    14¾ x 11 1/8 in. (37.5 x 28.3 cm.)
    Drawn in 1947

    Provenance

    Pierre Matisse, New York (by descent from the artist).
    By descent from the above to the late owner.

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    Lot Essay

    Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.

    Other information

    Pre-Lot Text

    Property from the Estate of Pierre-Noël Matisse

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