dessins themes et variations, matisse

Description du livre: Paris: Martin Fabiani, 1943, 1943. Paris: Martin Fabiani, 1943, one of 20 copies on Japon paper, signed by Henri Matisse on the justification page. The complete book with an original linocut by Matisse as frontispiece + 3 small original text lithographs + 158 lithographically reproduced plates of Matisse drawings, all signed, numbered and dated in facsimile (in the plate); preceded by a short introductory text by Aragon and a poem by Tzara (in French). The book is lacking plate P3 but has th eplate H8 in duplicate (a publisher's error). All sheets loose, as issued, housed in a wrapper folder and boards portfolio with ties; internally excellent; the paper flaps of the portfolio and external joints with very minor imperfections. A beautiful production and excellent reference considering the flood of fake drawings and prints by Matisse in the current world markets and especially ebay; on many occasions these facsimile plates were sold as original drawings by Matisse. Very scarce in the complete state, especially in the deluxe edition. References: Duthuit 9; Monod 7847. N° de réf. du libraire 13097

Description du livre: Fabiani Paris, 1943. Hardback. État : Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. no. 45 of 950 copies on Velin pur fil, linocut frontispiece and plates after drawings by Matisse, very slightly browned at edges (see photos), loose as issued in original cloth-backed board portfolio with ties. A Fine copy. 4to, Paris, Martin Fabiani, 1943. Price includes insured worldwide shipping. N° de réf. du libraire 102859