Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Eva
signed, dated and titled 'H. Matisse Mai 48 EVA' (lower right)
black Conté crayon on paper
20 5/8 x 16 in. (52.6 x 40.6 cm.)
Drawn in May 1948
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York.
Theodora S. Greenbaum Fine Arts, New York.
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1987.
Lot Essay
Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.
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