MATISSE Henri. Sainte Catherine - November 25, 1946. Paris, imprimerie de l'Union, 1946. In-folio, publisher's cover illustrated after Matisse and filled. Published by the newspaper "Le Soir", in aid of the Maison de la Midinette, on the occasion of Saint Catherine's Day (November 26) 1946. The newspaper organized a Gala with the support of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture et de la Mode and the Union des Femmes Françaises, and published this program. Illustrated with 5 hors-texte reproductions printed by Mourlot in color and black, based on works by Matisse, Picasso, Marie Laurencin and Christian Bérard. Texts by Elsa Triolet, Aragon and Paul Eluard, 6 advertising leaflets at the end of the volume. Limited edition of 1,150 copies on vélin du Marais, this one unnumbered. Expert: Mr. Nicolas Asvisio.

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