Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
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Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

Lettre

Details
Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Lettre
signed and dated 'H Matisse 31/12 50' (lower center)
colored wax crayons and pen and ink on paper
10 5/8 x 8 ¼ in. (26.8 x 20.8 cm.)
Executed on 31 December 1950
Further Details
Georges Matisse has confirmed the authenticity of this work.

Lot Essay

Que devenez-vous,
Chère Carmen, Chère Katia ?
Quand revenez-vous ? Il fait mauvais à Paris, ici soleil tous les jours. Sans blague, je vous attends et voudrais bien vous voir venir le plus tôt possible.
Vous ferez plaisir à tout le monde.
Merci de votre gentille lettre, mais elle est déjà loin.
H Matisse

What has become of you,
Dear Carmen, dear Katia?
When do you return? The weather is bad in Paris, while it is sunny here everyday. Joking aside, I am waiting for your arrival and would like to see you come as soon as possible.
You will make everyone quite happy.
Thank you for your kind letter, but it feels far away.
H Matisse

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