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The Last Works of Matisse

In the later years of his life, physical weakness made it difficult for Matisse to paint. He experimented with paper cut-outs (découpage) by taking different colored papers and cutting them with scissors into various shapes, which he glued onto a larger sheet of paper. These constructions were used as models to make lithographs and the whimsical designs were hugely popular. In 1958 Paris publisher Teriade issued a special edition of his art revue Verve as a tribute to the artist. Here we feature the Last Works of Matisse from Verve issue 35-36.
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Henri Matisse lithograph "La Piscine" Henri Matisse lithograph "La Piscine II"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 40 1/2 inches (355 x 1030 mm); with three center folds, as issued. Not signed.

$400.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "La Perruche et la Sirene" Henri Matisse lithograph "La Perruche et la Sirene"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 31 inches (355 x 785 mm). There are two center folds, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there are a few small stains.

$300.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Masques" Henri Matisse lithograph "Masques"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 38 inches (345 x 960 mm). There are three center folds, as issued. Plate-signed by Matisse, not hand-signed.

Note: the lighting for this photo was not optimal, which is why the paper seems to appear darker near the top.

$250.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Apollon" Henri Matisse lithograph "Apollon"

Medium: lithograph (after the découpage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 21 inches; with a center fold, as issued. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there are stitch holes remaining along center fold from the binding, with some wear in this area.

$250.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Nu aux oranges" Henri Matisse lithograph "Nu aux oranges"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot Freres and published in Paris by Teriade as the frontispiece for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260 mm). Signed by Matisse in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there is some soiling.

$250.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Baigneuse dans les roseaux" Henri Matisse lithograph "Baigneuse dans les roseaux"

Medium: lithograph (after the découpage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 20 3/4; with a center fold, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there is a center crease, as well as stitch holes along center fold from the binding.

$200.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "La Negresse" Henri Matisse lithograph "La Negresse"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 13 3/4 x 20 3/4; with a center fold, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there are a few small spots of soiling.

$200.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Femmes et singes" Henri Matisse lithograph "Femmes et singes"

Medium: lithograph (after the découpage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 20 3/4 inches. There is a center fold, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there are stitch holes along center crease from the the publisher's original binding, with wear around the holes.

$200.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Lierre" Henri Matisse lithograph "Lierre"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot Freres and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260 mm). Not signed.

$200.00
Henri Matisse lithograph Coquelicots Henri Matisse lithograph "Coquelicots"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 21 inches (355 x 530 mm); with a center fold, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there is wear and stitch holes along center fold from the binding.

$150.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Nu Bleu" Henri Matisse lithograph "Nu Bleu"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260 mm); with another design printed on the back, as issued. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there is a small spot to the right of the figure.

$150.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Acanthes" Henri Matisse lithograph "Acanthes"

Medium: lithograph (after the découpage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 21 inches (355 x 530 mm); with a center fold, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there are stitch holes and wear along center fold from the binding stitches.

$150.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Fruits" Henri Matisse lithograph "Fruits"

Medium: lithograph (after the découpage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 31 inches (355 x 785 mm); with two center folds, as issued. Not signed. Condition: a few minor handling creases.

$150.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Nu Bleu" Henri Matisse lithograph "Nu Bleu"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 262 mm). There is another design printed on the back, as issued. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

$100.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Le Jarre" Henri Matisse lithograph "Le Jarre"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot Freres and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 14 inches (355 x 260 mm). Not signed.

$100.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Le Jarre" Henri Matisse lithograph "Le Jarre"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot Freres and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260 mm). Not signed.

$100.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Bateau" Henri Matisse lithograph "Bateau"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Printed by Mourlot Freres and published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 262 mm). Not signed.

$100.00
Henri Matisse lithograph "Rosace" Henri Matisse lithograph "Rosace"

Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage and gouache). Published in Paris by Teriade for Verve in 1958. Sheet size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 260 mm). Not signed.

$100.00