HENRI MATISSE (1869-1954)
Henri Matisse, Dessins. Thèmes et Variations
the complete artist's book comprising one unsigned linocut, three unsigned lithographs, and 158 reproductions of the artist's drawings, on wove paper, en- and hors-texte, 1943, number 643 of 950 (there was also a signed edition of ten on Japon paper and a signed edition of 20 on Arches paper), published by Martin Fabiani Editeur, Paris, loose (as issued), with the text, title and justification pages, each with full margins or the full sheet, in good condition, contained within the original paper boards with the artist's name, title and publisher printed in red
Overall: 13¹⁄₄ x 10¹⁄₂ x 2 in. (337 x 267 x 51 mm.)
(album)

Estate of the artist.
Pierre Matisse, New York.
Pierre-Noël Matisse, Paris (by descent from the above).
By descent from the above to the present owner.

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