Magnificent HENRI MATISSE Signed 1951 Lithograph - RARE "Pour Versailles", from La pompadour (D. 665) Start Price USD 16,000.00 Current Price USD 16,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 22, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location Los Angeles See more about 'Magnificent HENRI MATISSE Signed 1951 Lithograph - RARE' Description     Magnificent HENRI MATISSE Signed 1951 Lithograph - RARE       Click to view supersized image This is a magnificent original signed and numbered limited edition lithograph on Chine appliqué by internationally acclaimed modern master HENRI MATISSE, (French, 1869-1954), dated 1951. Henri Matisse, born in Le Cateau on December 1869, initially planned a career as a lawyer and even passed the law examinations in Paris in 1888. However, he began to paint after an acute attack of appendicitis and has then proceeded to become a leader in many art circles. He joined Gustave Moreau's studio at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts where he met Camoin, Manguin, Marquet and Jean Puy. Matisse experimented with several mediums and styles. His earlier work, especially Luxe, Calme, et Volupte, was very pointilistic as he was very much influenced by Seurat. Matisse became Neo-Impressionistic, using both colors and shapes boldly. His later work emphasized the saturation of color and a simplicity of lines. In several works, he exhibits a plasticity of forms that complements his simplistic and saturated use of color. In some of his paintings, he transposed patterns which diminished the sense of space in his work. Matisse was a primary mover of the Fauves and was widely recognized, making various connections with the American community in France. Matisse sculpted in clay, bronze and ceramics as well. He also ran an art academy for three years. Many of his paintings featured views out of windows and partial interiors. In 1908, Matisse published "Notes d'un Peintre" which embodied his personal statement as an artist. This spectacular lithograph is entitled “Pour Versailles”, from La pompadour (D. 665), and is signed in pencil by the artist on the front lower right “Matisse”. It is also titled and numbered “152/200”, with full margins, pale light - and time staining, pale scattered foxing, otherwise in good condition.  It measures 15” x 21” (sheet), 14 ½” x 11 ¾” (image) and is matted and framed for a total size of 21 ½” x 27 ¾”. Authenticity is GUARANTEED. Please scroll down on the item description to view additional photographs. Payment is due within 7 days. Please view my other auctions and ebay store for additional museum quality fine art and collectibles. Payment       I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Money Order Personal Check Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image     FREE image hosting (includingsupersized) with Vendio Sales Manager.    Listing automation and FREE scheduled listings by Vendio. Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today! Place a Bid!