01-29-201001-30-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2493Boston
January 29, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Femme nue allongée

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$47,400$40,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2493Location: BostonDate / Time: January 29, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)

Femme nue allongée, 1928
Signed "Henri Matisse" in pencil l.r., inscribed "...TR 955 1145.64..." in pencil on
the reverse.
Graphite on paper, sheet size 13 1/2 x 19 1/8 in. (34.3 x 48.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Restored tears, cloth tape hinged to backing mat, subtle mat burn, tack holes to corners, deckled edges.

Provenance: Heinz Berggruen, Paris (by 1973),acquired by the family of the present owner c. 1975.

N.B. We wish to thank Wanda de Guébriant for kindly confirming the authenticity of the lot.

Estimate $40,000-60,000

Two restored tears on woman's torso, measuring approx. 1 3/4 in. and 3/4 in. length. The certificate of authenticity established by Marguerite Duthuit for Heinz Berggruen is available only to the winning bidder by request from Wanda de Guebriant.

Keywords

Heinz Berggruen, Henri Matisse, Paris, Marguerite Duthuit, Wanda de Guebriant