Henri MATISSE (1869-1954) - Lot 317

Henri MATISSE (1869-1954) Jeune fille de profil] [Young girl in profile], 1942 First variation of theme L from the album Thèmes et variations, published by Éditions Fabiani in 1943. Lithographic pencil drawing, signed, dated and annotated L 1, in reference to the above-mentioned publication, lower right Lower left, wet stamp in mauve ink with the words DESSIN followed by the representation of an indicating hand On the back, wetstamp in black, from Imprimerie A. Clot, rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris H. 33.2 cm - L.52 cm Provenance : Former collection of Jean Matisse (1899-1976), son of Henri Matisse. Handwritten note on the back of the sheet: "Dessin appartenant à Jean Matisse" (Drawing belonging to Jean Matisse). A certificate issued by Madame Wanda de Guébriant, dated February 11, 2000, attesting that the work is registered in the artist's archives, will be given to the purchaser; Minimal marks of handling in the center of the sheet, pinholes in the four corners, lower right corner with small crease and light soiling, two sticky papers due to an old mount under passe-partout on the reverse of the sheet. Bibliography Henri Matisse, Dessins, Thèmes et variations, Paris, Martin Fabiani Éditeur, 1943, 96th plate