Poesies.
Mallarme, Stephane.
Lausanne: Albert Skira, 1932. Contains 29 etchings printed in black. Signed in ink on justification page. Artist and the Book 196. Rauch 168. $100,000.00
Pasiphaé, Chant de Minos (1944 and 1981) + Gravures originales sur le theme de Chant de Minos 1981 - (3 volumes, 99 full page original linocuts by Matisse)
Pasiphaé, Chant de Minos, text by Henri de Montherlant, Paris: Martin Fabiani, 1944. One of 200 copies on velin d'Arches filigrané paper, from a total edition of 250. Signed by Matisse on the justification page. Fine condition. With 18 original full-page linocuts by Matisse, in the original wrappers and linen slipcase. WITH: Gravures originales sur le theme de Chant de Minos. 2 volumes, Paris: Les Héritiers de l'Artiste, 1981. One of 100 numbered copies. As new, loose as issued in original illustrated wrappers laid into 2 folding chemises, both volumes housed together in slipcase, in original shipping carton. Vol 1, Chant de Minos: with 41 original numberd full-page linocuts by Matisse; Vol 2, Pasiphaé: with 40 original numbered full-page linocuts by Matisse.
A contemporary retelling of the story of Pasiphaë and the Minoan bull was the impetus for one of Matisse's most intensive printmaking experiences. Working with linoleum, a fairly easy material to use, Matisse cut many blocks of each image to achieve the perfect flow of line and relationship of forms. Intent on matching the spirit and ambience of the classic tale, Matisse took as his model ancient Greek blackground vase painting" (Castleman). Here offered: a copy of the original published book together with the rare portfolio assembled by Matisse's heirs which assembled all of the unused linoleum-engraved plates originally created by Matisse in preparation for the 1944 publication of Pasiphaé. The material is collected in two volumes: the first containing the studies for Chant de Minos, the second, studies for Pasiphaé. The work is printed entirely on BFK Rives in imitation of the original 1944 Pasiphaé. Included are three alternative versions of the wrappers each printed in blue; alternative versions of the frontispiece, plates, headpieces and tailpieces printed in black; plus ornaments and initials printed in red. Most copies of this edition have been dismembered by the print trade, making it nearly impossible to obtain a complete overview (such as offered here) of Matisse's interpretaion of the work. Ref: Duthuit 10 and 38. The Artist and the Book 198. From Manet to Hockney 112. Rauch 169. Cramer 13. A Century of Artists Books 113. VERY RARE.. $100,000.00
Florilège des amours de Ronsard. RONSARD (Pierre de). Illustrations de Matisse.
Paris, Skira, 1948. In folio, looses, covers illustrated by Matisse. 126 original lithographs by Henri Matisse in sanguine, portrait on frontispice, 2 compositions on double-page, 27 hors texte et 96 in texte. One of 320 copies on vélin teinté on chiffon d'Arches, signed by Matisse and the publisher. $80,000
Poesies Antillaises. Matisse, Henri & Nau, John-Antoine. Paris: Mourlot, 1972. Illustrated with 28 full-page lithographs by Matisse. Folio, loose as issued in the publisher's wrappers and cardboard slipcase. $27,500.00
Lettres Portugaises. ALCAFORADO, Marianna. Paris: Teriade, 1946. With 15 full-page and 80 smaller lithographs by Matisse. 4to., loose as issued in the original illustrated wrappers and cardboard box, in a half morocco folding box.. A copy of Matisse's first collaboration with Teriade. Unlike Jazz, which he was working on at the same time, this work showcases Matisse's brilliance as a draughtsman. DELUXE edition with extra suite. $27,500.00
Visages. REVERDY (Pierre). Lithographs by Henri Matisse. Paris, Editions du Chêne, 1946. 4to, issued in loose leaves, pictorial cover (casing in publisher slipcase). Original edition, illustrated by Henri Matisse with 14 original lithographs in full page in sanguine, 17 linogravures in black and white, of which 14 culs-de-lampe and 3 on the cover, and 14 head letters printed in purple. limited and numbered edition of 250 copies, signed by the author and the artist. One of the 200 copies on vélin de Lana. $25,000.00
Poesie de Mots Inconnus, by Iliazd (Ilia Zdanevich), 1949
Octavo. Five fascicles, each containing six folded sheets. One of 157 copies signed by Iliazd. Each sheet is quarto-folded, and when opened contains a single poem accompanied by an illustration -- all composed specifically for this volume. The poetry is by Artaud, Jolas, Picasso, Tzara and others; the contributors of the illustrations (generally lithographs, etchings or linocuts) reads like a who's-who of modern European artists: Braque, Chagall, Giacometti, Matisse, Miro, Picasso and others. A fine copy, enclosed in a limp vellum case featuring a design by Georges Ribémont, and housed in a translucent vellum sleeve with the title embossed on the spine.. $20,000.00
Pierres Levees
Jules Romains. Paris, Flammarion, 1948.
Contains one lithograph signed in pencil by Matisse. One of 340 copies. $18,000.00
Dessins de Henri Matisse (Deluxe edition with a s/n etching by Matisse)
Waldemar George. Paris, Editions des quatre chemins, 1925
with 64 lithographic reproductions hors text; one of the 100 copies on Vélin d' Arches with an original etching by Matisse, signed and numbered in pencil. Very rare. $18,000.00
Le poème pulvérisé
René Char. Paris, Fontaine, 1947.
One of 50 copies on Johannot, signed by Char, with one linogravure signed in pencil by Matisse.Réf : Cramer Matisse Les Livres Illustrés n°21. $18,000.00
Sainte Catherine 1946. Aragon Louis, Eluard Paul. One of 200 copies on "velin du Marais", with an original lithograph by Matisse, signed and numbered in pencil, and 4 lithographs by M. Laurencin, C. Bérard, H. Matisse et Picasso. $18,000.00
Repli. DELUXE Edition with extrasuite. ROUVEYRE, Andre, gravures de Henri Matisse. Paris: Editions du Belier, 1947. Tall octavo, original illustrated pochoir covers, uncut and unopened. Housed in original paper-covered slipcase and chemise. First edition, one of 35 deluxe copies (total edition 370 copies printed), signed by Matisse and Rouveyre on the limitation page. Unbound as issued, with two original color linocuts, four original black-and-white woodcuts, and 12 original black-and-white lithographs by Matisse, with one extrasuite of the 12 original lithographs in China paper. The lithographs were printed by Mourlot Freres, the linocuts and typography by Fequet and Baudier, and the pochoir stencil-format wrappers by Nervet after Matisse's cut-outs. In the original French. A unique and beautiful signed portfolio of this scarce Matisse production. $17,500.00
Cinquante Dessins. Paris: Les Soins de l'Artiste, 1920. Quarto, original printed paper wrappers. First edition, one of only 1000 copies with an original etching by Matisse of a woman's face, entitled "Mlle. M. M," signed by him. Matisse himself edited and printed this lovely suite of 50 photo-lithographic reproductions of his drawings of women. Preface by Charles Vildrac, in French. Ref:Duthuit 68. $12,000
Tableaux de Paris. Editions Emile-Paul Freres. Paris. 1927. 4to. With 20 full page original graphics, either lithographs or etchings. Edition limited to 225 copies on velin de Rives. With 20 original prints by the leading artists of the 'Ecole de Paris': Bonnard, Segonzac, Foujita, Laurencin, Matisse, Rouault, Utrillo, Van Dongen, Ceria, Daragnes, Hermine David, Falke, Laborde, Marquet, Charles Martin, Moreau, Oberle, Pascin, Vlaminck, and Henri de Waroquier. With and additional lithograph and an original signed drawing by Daragnes. $9,000.00
Dessins Themes et Variations. Aragon, Louis. Paris: Fabiani, 1943. First edition. With a long introductory text by Louis Aragon subtitled: "Matisse en France". 39, [1] pp. Illustrated with a linocut frontespiece and 158 plates. Folio, loose as issued in original cloth-backed portfolio boards. Limited edition of 950 copies on Velin pur fil. The work comprises 17 themes, or pictorials motifs. Each thematic section includes a number of variations on the same subject, the largest containing nineteen different images. Each of the drawings reproduced full-page on thick paper Produced with the participation of Roger Lacouriere. Duthuit 9. $8,500.00
Une Fête En Cimmérie. Duthuit, Georges. Paris: Teriade, 1963. 78 pp Illustrated with 30 lithographs by Matisse within the text and one lithograph on paper wrappers. 4to, loose as issued, housed in original pictorial wrapper, in original black chemise and slipcase. One of 120 copies on Rivers. Matisse's inspiration for these illustrations was drawn from photographs and Eskimo masks. $ 10,000.00
Le Signe De Vie. Tzara Tristan. Paris France: Bordas, 1946. With 6 drawings to full page and an original lithography of Henry Matisse, printed by Mourlot freres. One of 300 copy, with the original lithograph signed in pencil by Matisse . Original Edition. $9,000.00
Le fleurs du mal. Baudelaire, Charles illustrated by Matisse, Henri. Paris: La Bibliothèque Française, 1947. 169, (3)pp. 1 original etching on chine appliqué (frontispiece), 33 full-page photo-lithographs, 38 line-drawn decorations (10 full-page), of which 2 on the covers, and 33 wood-engraved lettrines; all by Matisse. Large 4to. Decorate wraps, designed by Matisse. Slipcase and chemise. One of 300 numbered copies on papier de Rives, signed by Matisse in the colophon, from the limited edition of 320 in all. Etching printed by R. Lacourière, lithographs by Mourlot Frères, wood-engraving by Theo Schmied. $7,500.00
Repli. ROUVEYRE, Andre, gravures de Henri Matisse. Paris: Editions du Belier, 1947. Tall octavo, original illustrated pochoir covers, uncut and unopened. Housed in original paper-covered slipcase and chemise. First edition, one of 370 copies printed, signed by Matisse and Rouveyre on the limitation page. Unbound as issued, with two original color linocuts, four original black-and-white woodcuts, and 12 original black-and-white lithographs by Matisse. The lithographs were printed by Mourlot Freres, the linocuts and typography by Fequet and Baudier, and the pochoir stencil-format wrappers by Nervet after Matisse's cut-outs. In the original French. A unique and beautiful signed portfolio of this scarce Matisse production. $7,500.00
Apollinaire. Rouveyre, Andre, Illustrated by Matisse, Henri. Paris: Raisons d'Etre, 1952. One of 330 numbered copies on "velin d'arches a la forme", with 11 original prints, cover included (1 etching with aquatint, 7 lithographs and 3 small linocuts), printed by Mourlot. Slipcase $5,000.00
Henri Matisse: Catalogue Raisonne des Ouvrages Illustrés. Duthuit, Claude. Paris: Duthuit, 1988. First edition, text in French and English; hundreds of quality illustrations; cloth in dust jacket. Catalogue raisonné of the illustrated books by Henri Matisse. Of the total edition of 2000 copies, this example is from the hors-commerce edition of 125 numbered copies, containing a laid-in loose original etching on Japon Impérial, stamped with artist's monogram. The preparatory drawing for this print was done by Matisse in 1932 for the book by Stéphane Mallarmé "Poésies", but it was not selected for the final version of the book. This etching was for the first time printed by the Matisse Atelier in 1987 to accompany 125 copies of this book distributed among contributors and artist's family. Ref,: Duthuit pp. 33-34 (ill'd as the 7th image of the 8 "Etudes"). $3,500.00
Mural Scrolls. Calder, Matisse, Miro, Matta. New York: Katzenbach And Warren, Inc. 1949. Exhibition catalogue of murals by Calder, Matisse, Miro' and Matta, with four silk screen samples. $2,500.00
Portraits par Henri Matisse. Andre' Sauret, Monte Carlo, 1954. First Edition. This is one of 2850 copies. Frontispiece is an original lithograph by Matisse. Text in English. SOLD
Henri Matisse par Florent Fels. Editions des Chroniques du Jour. Paris, 1929. One of 500 copies with four colour pochoirs by Matisse. $2,000.00
Pierre a Feu. Les Miroirs Profonds. Paris: Maeght, 1947. Limited edition of 999 numbered copies, with an originalithograph by the artist and an original wood-engraving, together with a frontispiece, and 14 heliogravure plates. Text by Louis Aragon, P. Eluard, R. Caillois, J. Lescure, A. Marchand, E. Dermenghem, J. Kober, and many others. 88 pp., Small 4to., original pictorial wrappers, in chipped glassine, with design by Matisse in red, black, blue, and green, in original slipcase and box. $1,800.00
His Art and His Public. With lithograph by Henri Matisse. Barr, Alfred H. NY: MOMA, 1951. First edition, one of 495 copies numbered and signed by Alfred Barr, containing an original full-page lithograph by Matisse, signed in the plate. Thick 4to, 592 pages with hundreds of black & white and color plates, copy in the pictorial dust jacket and black carton slipcase. This book is still considered to be the classic text on the paintings and life of Matisse. References: Duthuit 30; Lucas page 168; Freitag 6202. $1,200.00
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