Matisse, Henri - Verve. Revue artistique et littéraire. Vol. IX, Nos 35 et 36. With 40 original color lithographs (of which 8 double-page and 2 folded) after H. Matisse. Paris, Éditions de la Revue Verve, (1958). Folio. 182 p., [2] ll. Illustrated original paperback (corners slightly bumped, cl. chipping to joint and standing edge covers). = Dernières oeuvres de Matisse, 1950-1954. - Good copy of the double number dedicated to Matisse with the famous silhouettes of the late work. The cover after design by Matisse especially for this edition. Printing of the colour lithographs by Mourlot. - Clean copy. This item marked with * (asterisk) is fully subject to VAT, i.e. VAT will be charged on the hammer price plus buyer's premium for these items. Buyers who present a legally stamped export declaration will be refunded the VAT.

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