Sale 2218
New York
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4 November 2009
Price realised
USD 206,500
Estimate
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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Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.
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