Live Auction 15972Impressionist and Modern Art Works on Paper
Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Lot 112 Property of La Salle University

Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

Oeufs de tourterelle

Closed16 May 2018

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Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Oeufs de tourterelle
signed, dated, titled and inscribed 'Henri Matisse 2 juin 45 Oeufs de tourterelle à Vence' (along the lower edge)
pen and India ink on paper
15 ¾ x 20 ½ in. (40 x 52.1 cm.)
Drawn on 2 June 1945

Robin J. Bernstein and Benjamin D. Bernstein, Philadelphia.
Gift from the above to the present owner, 2001.

Specialist note

Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this work.