MATISSE Henri (1869-1954) - Lot 177

MATISSE Henri (1869-1954) Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Bust of a Woman, 1920 Original etching on Hollande Van Gelder paper. Rare! From the edition of 1003 copies. Dimensions: + Sheet size: 32.5 x 25 cm / 12.7 x 9.8 in. + Image size: 14 x 10 cm / 5.5 x 3.9 in. Condition : In good overall condition, with a few handling creases, minor stains and noticeable discoloration at the edges. A few light creases on the corners, particularly on the lower left corner. Otherwise very clean, well inked image. Frontispiece to Henri Matisse's "Cinquante Dessins" portfolio, comprising 50 plates hors texte and an original etching. This was a rare and sought-after art book, especially for its original etching! Please note that we are only selling this etching and NOT the entire art book. Reference in Duthuit #2.