$4,444
Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Nu pour Cleveland, 1932, edition of 250 published for the Cleveland Print Club, 1934 (Duthuit, 233). Signed and numbered "Henri Matisse 133/250" in pencil l.r., identified on a label from The Print Club, Cleveland, Ohio, on the reverse. Etching on chine colle, plate size 14 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. (36.8 x 28.9 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle toning, minor disadhesion of chine at corner u.r., supporting sheet with deckled edges to three sides, glued to backing mat along upper edge. Out of the frame the supporting sheet measures 19 3/4 x 16 in. The image is gently light struck - this goes 1/4 inch beyond the chine collé to the supporting sheet.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-01-29