Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse Decoration - Fruits, 1958 Lithograph on paper, after Henri Matisse's cut-out gouaches Printed on three pages. Size: + Sheet size: 35.7 x 78.5 cm / 14.1 x 30.9 in In very good condition with two usual vertical center soft creases and minor stains in the margins. Vivid colors. From the iconic Verve Vol. IX No. 35/36 published by Tériade under the title Les Dernières Œuvres d'Henri Matisse The most desirable lithograph made under Matisse's direction for a special issue of Verve devoted to Matisse's paper cuts. Published in 1958 by Mourlot Frères These works were made by the artist with papers colored with gouache, cut with scissors, and glued. They are presented here with drawings executed at the same time or during the previous period. Matisse composed the cover especially for this volume. These lithographic plates were printed during 1954 under his direction. The printing of the lithographs in colors by Mourlot Frères and that of the reproductions in heliogravure and the typography by the master printers Draeger Frères, was completed in Paris on July 28, 1958. Height : 35.7 cm / Width : 78.5 cm The shipping costs will be 15 € TTC Belgium and France / 22 €TTC Europe EEC / 45 €TTC Europe Outside EEC / 60 €TTC Japan and United States (only for works that can be shipped in tube and without insurance). For other countries, for paintings and other works, a reasonable shipping amount will be added on your invoice. The shipment of grouped lots is possible, depending on the case, by sale, with a supplement of 3 € per object.