Sold for:
$4,063
$4,063
Henri Matisse 1869–1954
Mimosa carpet
Alexander Smith & Sons USA 1951 hand-woven wool 58 h x 36 w in (147 x 91 cm)
result: $4,063
Woven initials to lower left 'HM'.
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside 'This rug designed by H. Matisse and named by him. Woven by Alexander Smith in a limited edition of 500 of which this is number 363.' This work is number 363 from the edition of 500. Sold with Mimosa by Henri Matisse , a booklet of appreciation by Edgar Kaufmann, Jr
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2012-09-27
