French, 1869-1954
Tête de Femme, Vence, 1948
Dedicated, signed and dated à Max Pellequer/ H. Matisse/ avril 48 on the verso; signed H. Matisse and Andre Rouveyre on the Justification page for Repli
Black pencil on paper
10 x 6 3/8 inches (25.4 x 16.2 cm); full sheet 10 x 12 3/4 inches (25.4 x 32.4 cm)
Provenance:
Collection of André Rouveyre
Galerie Huguette Berès, Paris
Georges Matisse has confirmed the authenticity of this work. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Wanda de Guébriant, dated November 16, 1993. The work is registered in the artist's archives under no. 118.
(Frame: 19 3/8 x 15 3/4 inches)
Lightly toned; hinged to mat along bottom verso (in two spots).
Fine Art
