Description: Henri Matisse 'Feuille Noire Sur Fond Vert' Authentic Hand Colored Pochoir with Certificate of Authenticity Small but Exquisite Henri Matisse Pochoir **** Image size measures only 3" x 4.5" plus margins **** Published by Bergruen & Cie, Paris, France in 1953 hand colored DetailsArtist: Henri Matisse Medium: Original Pochoir, Color Titled: Algue Blanche sur Fond Orange et RougePublisher: Berggruen & Cie, Paris, FrancePrinter: L'Imprimerie Union, Paris, France Year: 1953Edition: 1000 Medium: PaperOther: Printed under authorization of Henri Matisse Size: 71mm width x 112mm height plus margins (3" x 4.5" plus margins) Includes Certificate of Authenticity Details Small but exquisite Matisse pochoir after the original Matisse Cut-Out with the same name (see pictures)! Nicely displays the natural peacefulness that Matisse was seeking to find in his paintings and cut-outs. He wanted his art to be places of rest, places of solace. They were without the anxiety that you find in Picasso paintings for example. They were more poetic space. This "Algue" pochoir includes Matisse’s love of color and pattern. Algue is a wonderful example of Matisse's style in the early 1950s when he was working in Nice. Please note that this is an original Henri Matisse Pochoir from 1953. Not a later lithograph or re-print. The pochoir was executed under Henri Matisse's supervision and was published by Berggruen & Cie. This is one of the few pochoirs in Matisse's print oeuvre; the other most noteable one being the Jazz series. Color pochoir (hand-colored stencil print). This work has been in my collection for almost 30 years. It has been kept away from sunlight which is why the colors are so vibrant. In overall excellelent condition. Guaranteed authentic original Henri Matisse Pochoir from 1953. Feel free to show it your expert in order to test them on their knowledge of the Pochoir. Most of them don't even know such an art medium exists. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. I used to buy any type of art and design I could get hold of: whatever I liked, I bought. I am finally going through some of my inventory. Check out my other auctions. Condition: A fine impression with strong colors printed on paper in very good condition with only minor uniform toning consistent with age. Please note that the work is sold without a frame or matting. ShippingPlease allow 2-4 business days to securely package and ship your item. We ship fully insured with a tracking number by the carrier of our choice (which may or may not be in person depending on the final price). Please allow 2-8 business days for delivery (it's slow but hey; we do offer free shipping). Please note that due to the value of this item, we will require a valid adult signature upon arrival, the person who signs for the package will need to match the person who buys it. Name and shipping address must match your payment address. No exceptions!PaymentPayment within three days after auction end. Return Policy Please note that this is a fragile item. All sales are therefore final. No exceptions. Make sure to ask questions before bidding. No whiners please. Item is as described. Forced returns will be subject to a 25% restocking fee.Henri Matisse Henri Matisse, an artistic luminary of the 20th century, graced the world with his transcendent vision and revolutionary contributions. Emerging during the vibrant era of Fauvism, he dared to reshape artistic norms, igniting a chromatic revolution that resonates to this day. With an ardor for colors that seemed to dance on canvas, Matisse painted nature's wonders with strokes that emanated joy and vitality. Nature was not merely a subject for Matisse; it was a profound wellspring of inspiration. His canvases breathed with the hues of the Mediterranean sun, as he skillfully fused artistic brilliance with his fascination for the natural world. The French Riviera, especially Nice, became a cradle for his creative evolution, its radiant light influencing his oeuvre. Matisse's artistic pilgrimage was marked by an insatiable appetite for innovation. His oeuvre was a symphony of hues, orchestrating colors in ways previously unimagined. The verve of "The Dance" and the serenity of "Blue Nude" showcased his mastery in harnessing colors' emotive potential. Matisse's exploration extended to various mediums, from painting to sculpture and beyond, a testament to his multifaceted genius. His love for colors was a declaration of freedom, a rebellion against the somber palette of his time. With every brushstroke, he infused his creations with life-affirming energy. In the tapestry of art history, Henri Matisse's legacy shines as a beacon of chromatic exuberance. His reverence for nature, his affair with colors, and his sanctuary in Nice all coalesce into a biography that reverberates with beauty, vitality, and the enduring power of artistic expression. Sold Unframed
Price: 680 USD
Location: Sonoma, California
End Time: 2024-07-31T16:05:00.000Z
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Artist: Henri Matisse
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: Small
Signed: No
Color: Multi-Color
Date of Creation: 1950s
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Material: Pochoir
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Region of Origin: France
Subject: Henri Matisse Papier Découpé
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Pochoir
Year of Production: 1953
COA Issued By: Feuille Norie Sur Fond Vert
Item Height: 4.5 inch plus margins
Features: Limited Edition, Authentic, Hand Colored
Production Technique: Pochoir
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Item Width: 3 inch plus margins
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959