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    29 April 2003

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    • HENRI MATISSE
    Lot 491

    HENRI MATISSE

    Charles d'Orléans, Poèmes, Paris, Tériade Editeur, 1950 (D. books 28)

    Price realised

    USD 4,780

    Estimate

    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    HENRI MATISSE
    Charles d'Orléans, Poèmes, Paris, Tériade Editeur, 1950 (D. books 28)
    the complete set of 54 unsigned lithographs in colors, in- and hors-texte, title page, text in French, and justification on Arches, copy 1090 of 1200, the full sheets, loose (as issued), pale time staining, occasional pale offsetting, otherwise in very condition, original wove paper wrapper (very pale foxing), and paper covered portfolio box with title label (one small tear at the edge). 425 x 277 mm.
    album

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    Estate of the artist

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