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1950rif. 003127Paris: Teriade Editeur 1950. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Illustrators. 1st Edition. Loose sheets in lithographed wrappers and glassine dust jacket. In the original cardboard slipcase. Published in a limited edition of 1200 copies signed in pencil by Matisse on the limitation page. Printed by Mourlot on Velin d'Arches under the supervision of Matisse. This is one of 30 Roman numbered Hors Commerce copies XXIX. Unique presentation copy signed to Gaston Tutin who was a master printer at Mourlot. He is known to have assisted Matisse in printing his lithographs at the Moulot studios. Signed and dated in pencil by Henri Matisse on the limitation page: "a Gaston Tutin H. Matisse nov-1950". Very fine copy with the poem of Charles d'Orleans printed in the handwriting of Matisse all with lithographed decorations. Illustrated with over 50 full page lithographs including a frontispiece of the poet a lithographed title page 4 portraits 48 pull page flower motifs and a lithograph depicting rabbits around a tree. All lithographs are in very fine condition with bright colors and strong impressions. 100 pp. 415 x 275 cm. . Teriade Editeur paperback
1988rif. 86632Duthuit; Et Al. As New. 1988. Hardcover. 2904852018 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - -- Corresponds to ASIN: B0016H3VDE and ISBN: 2904852018. 509 pages 26 images in color and many more in black and white. Catalogue Raisonné Catalogue Raisonne Catalog Raisonnee Complete Works Duthuit; Et Al hardcover
1909rif. 33776N.p.: Matisse 1909. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Matisse Henri. 1869-1954. 1 page A.L.S. n.p. 11 03 09. 8vo. Elegantly wood Framed & Glazed with carefully coordinated quad matting. A curious relatively early letter about housekeeping at his villa and studio - a private matter - boldly signed. A very handsome presentation. Can be purchased without frame if requested. English translation: "My dear friend I have received your enclosed letter from Hannigou and I'm forwarding it to you that it might be a use. I have written asking the Notary to replace one of the beds of the villa behind with an iron one . . . and to get rid of the sofa in the workshop which like the bed has bedbugs. See to it that he responds. I would have liked to have gone to see you to tell you all this but I haven't had time today and I believe the situation is pressing. In Friendship and all the best H. Matisse 1/03/1909" Matisse was a French artist known for his use of colour & his fluid brilliant & original draughtsmanship. As a printmaker & sculptor but principally as a painter Matisse is one of the best-known artists of the 20th century. Although he was initially labeled as a Fauve wild beast by the 1920s he was increasingly hailed as an upholder of the classical tradition in French painting.1 His mastery of the expressive language of colour and drawing displayed in a body of work spanning over a half-century won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art. Matisse unknown
1926rif. 338Vollard 1926. Etching. 1926-1929. 19.8 x 29.8 cm. 45 x 57.6 cm sheet. Edition not noted; an unknown number of proofs on Arches wove paper. Signed "Matisse" in plate only. Dutuit 86 Cramer cat. 7 no. 79 illus; Keller no. 86 Johnson 80. In excellent condition.
1926rif. 338Vollard 1926. Etching. 1926-1929. 19.8 x 29.8 cm. 45 x 57.6 cm sheet. Edition not noted; an unknown number of proofs on Arches wove paper. Signed "Matisse" in plate only. Dutuit 86 Cramer cat. 7 no. 79 illus; Keller no. 86 Johnson 80. In excellent condition. books
rif. 23292Paris, Tériade, 1950. In-folio, 100 pp., en feuilles, couverture originale illustrée, étui cartonné de l'éditeur (étui cassé, légère insolation, pâles décharges).
1950rif. 232261Paris: Teriade Editeur 1950. Limited. paperback. near fine. Matisse Henri. This fabulous book one of the most spontaneous and joyous of all Matisse's printed works is illustrated with over 100 finely lithographed color pages including 54 original works done with colored pencils and crayons. The frontispiece portrait of the medieval author is signed and numbered in the plate. Printed entirely on heavy Velin d'Arches by Mourlot. Folio. Loose pages as issued in a lithographed glassine-covered folder. Paris: Teriade Editeur 1950. First edition. A clean near fine copy lacking the original slipcase. Despite the rather large limitation copies of this book are increasingly scarce. Number 194 of 1200 copies printed and signed in pencil by Matisse on the justification page."The poems of the fifteenth-century author were written out in the artist's hand and framed by his own borders in the manner of an illuminated manuscript." -- The Artist & The Book p. 202. "In no other of Matisse's books does one feel the same sense of the artist's pleasure in his work as he plays here in his subtle games with children's crayons." -- Alfred Barr in Matisse: His Art & His Public p. 272-273 560. Teriade Editeur unknown
1950rif. 232261Paris: Teriade Editeur 1950. Limited. paperback. near fine. Matisse Henri. This fabulous book one of the most spontaneous and joyous of all Matisse's printed works is illustrated with over 100 finely lithographed color pages including 54 original works done with colored pencils and crayons. The frontispiece portrait of the medieval author is signed and numbered in the plate. Printed entirely on heavy Velin d'Arches by Mourlot. Folio. Loose pages as issued in a lithographed glassine-covered folder. Paris: Teriade Editeur 1950. First edition. A clean near fine copy lacking the original slipcase. Despite the rather large limitation copies of this book are increasingly scarce. Number 194 of 1200 copies printed and signed in pencil by Matisse on the justification page."The poems of the fifteenth-century author were written out in the artist's hand and framed by his own borders in the manner of an illuminated manuscript." -- The Artist & The Book p. 202. "In no other of Matisse's books does one feel the same sense of the artist's pleasure in his work as he plays here in his subtle games with children's crayons." -- Alfred Barr in Matisse: His Art & His Public p. 272-273 560. Teriade Editeur unknown books
1947rif. 146792Paris: Éditions du Bélier 1947. With an original lithograph signed by Matisse First edition first printing. No. 33 of 35 copies on Velin teinte Malacca paper with the frontispiece signed in pencil by Matisse. Franz Thomassin who wrote under the pseudonym Franz Villier was a neighbour of Matisse in Vence. Text in French. Octavo. Original lithograph frontispiece on China paper by Matisse. Sheet size: 19.4 x 14.3 cm. Original white wrappers titles to front cover and spine in black. Housed in a black cloth flat-back box by the Chelsea Bindery. Excellent condition. Dutuit 18 hardcover
1939rif. 038920France: Verve 1939. First Edition . Illustrated Cloth. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 14" Tall. Linoleum Cuts By Henri Matisse. Two Linoleum Cuts Extracted From Verve With "The Dance" On Reverse Both With Matisse's Initials In The Images Also Both Are Signed And Titled In Pencil By Matisse "Linoleum Cut - Skater - H. Matisse". The Prints Are Usually Titled "Skaters In Motion" But Here Matisse Titles Them "Skaters" Which Makes Sense As One Can't Be A Skater Unless One Is In Motion. Very Rare Signed Possibly Unique. From The Collection Of A California Artist Who Was Involved In The 1960'S With Important Shows In California Of French Artists And Had Widespread Contacts And Working Relationships In The Art Community. Verve hardcover
1959rif. 2220Pfullingen, Günther Neske Verlag, 1959. Un volume in-4 (279 x 211 mm), reliure éditeur toilée gris clair, dos à la bradel, plat supérieur illustrée d’un dessin de Arp reproduit. ÉDITION ORIGINALE. Texte en allemand. - EXEMPLAIRE DE TÊTE AVEC SEPT GRAVURES DE HANS ARP SIGNÉES AU CRAYON. - TIRAGE : un des 33 exemplaires de tête, celui-ci numéroté X, signé par Hans Arp, les seuls à comporter toutes les gravures signées. Rarissime et magnifique, les gravures de toute beauté. Références : Arntz 396-402b - Tiessen I, 46. - ENGLISH DESCRIPTION : Pfullingen, Günther Neske Verlag, 1959. A volume in-4 (279 x 211 mm). Publisher's cloth binding, light gray canvas, back to the bradel, upper cover illustrated with a drawing by Arp reproduced. ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION, with the text in German. HEAD COPY WITH 7 ORIGINAL ENGRAVINGS BY HANS ARP SIGNED IN PENCIL. - EDITION: one of 33 deluxe copies, this one numbered X, signed by Hans Arp, the only ones to include all the signed seven engravings. - ILLUSTRATION: 7 original etchings signed by Hans Arp. Extremely scarce , the engravings of great beauty. Literature: Arntz 396-402b - Tiessen I, 46. GERMAN DESCRIPTION: MONDSAND. Gedichte. Mit 7 signierten Original-Radierungen von Arp. Pfullingen, Neske, 1959. 4°. [32] Bll. (das erste u. letzte weiss). Original-Seideneinband mit Rückentitel u. Deckelillustration. In privatem Schuber. - Erste Ausgabe. - Eines von 33 römisch nummerierten Exemplaren (X) der Vorzugsausgabe, im Druckvermerk zusätzlich von Arp signiert. - Druck der Radierungen bei Fequet & Baudier in Paris. Schönes Exemplar (Arntz 396-402b - Tiessen I, 46).
1963rif. 15492ABParis, Teriade, 1963. 25,5 : 20 cm 5 w. Blatt, 78 Seiten, 3 Blatt, 7 w. Blatt und 31 ganzseitige Original-Lithographien von Henri Matisse. Dunkelblauer Maroquinband, Vorderdeckel mit eingelegter, farbiger Ornamentik, Rücktitel in Gold, dreiseitiger Goldschnitt, in Original-Schuber (signiert FRYNS?)
1952rif. 165340New York: Simon and Schuster 1952. First Edition. First Edition. Board and jacket design by Henri Matisse. Original "captions" booklet laid in as issued. One of the most influential collections of twentieth century street photography a testament to Henri Cartier-Bresson's unique and discerning eye and his ability to capture the emotive nature of his subjects. Near Fine in a spectacular Near Fine dust jacket. In a custom green clamshell box with a black leather label on the spine also Fine. The best copy of this title we have ever seen. Oversize volume shipping billed at cost. Simon and Schuster unknown
1952rif. 165340New York: Simon and Schuster 1952. First Edition. First Edition. Board and jacket design by Henri Matisse. Original "captions" booklet laid in as issued. One of the most influential collections of twentieth century street photography a testament to Henri Cartier-Bresson's unique and discerning eye and his ability to capture the emotive nature of his subjects. Near Fine in a spectacular Near Fine dust jacket. In a custom green clamshell box with a black leather label on the spine also Fine. The best copy of this title we have ever seen. Oversize volume shipping billed at cost. Simon and Schuster unknown books
1983rif. 86631Duthuit. As New. 1983. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - -- Corresponds to ASIN: B003MTAONY. TWO 2 VOLUME SET. Volume 1: 311 pages; Volume 2: 379 pages; many illustrations. Catalog Raisonné Raisonnee Catalog Complete Works Duthuit hardcover
rif. 114615Paris Fontaine 1947. . Limited edition one 65 copies on Johannot laid paper this numbered xxxiii with a linocut frontispiece signed in pencil 4to 26 x 19 cm; signed by René Char in blue in ink on the justification partially uncut; original printed wrappers with some striped age toning One of the 65 deluxe copies on Johannot wove with the signed linocut by Matisse. René Char approached Matisse in the spring of 1946 to create a frontispiece for this collection of poetry. The publisher initially misunderstood the nature of the illustration but Matisse insisted that it would be an original engraving not a reproduction: 'my intention is to show René Char more than a simple tribute'. The woman depicted by Matisse is that of Lucienne Bernard widow of the poet Roger Bernard to whom the author pays homage in the eleventh poem of the collection entitled 'Affres détonation silence'. Paris, Fontaine, 1947. unknown
1960rif. 1535Paris, Jean Hugues, 1960. Un volume petit in-4 (195 x 142 mm) broché. 31 pages + fnch., couverture blanche imprimée rempliée. Édition originale de ce recueil de quatorze poèmes en prose précédés d'un prologue par René Cazelles. L'ouvrage est orné d'UNE LITHOGRAPHIE ORIGINALE EN COULEURS DE JOAN MIRO. Tirage : 25 ex. avec la lithographie en trois états + 50 ex. avec la lithographie à l'état définitif + tirage typographique courant de 300 ex. tous sur Arches. Notre exemplaire est l' 1 des 25 de tête (n° 14) comprenant, sur un cahier dépliant formant triptyque, LA LITHOGRAPHIE EN 3 ÉTATS SIGNÉE AUX CRAYONS DE COULEUR ET JUSTIFIÉE 3/25 sur le deuxième volet : 1er état couleurs, 2ème état avec des modifications dans l'encadrement et ajout d'étoiles, 3ème état avec modification des couleurs et ajout d'un gaufrage. La typographie est dûe à l'imprimerie Union et le tirage de la lithographie à Mourlot. René Cazelles, ami de René Char, fut publié par Guy Lévy-Mano, Pierre-André Benoit, Aimé Maeght, Jean Hugues…
1946rif. 3933Éditions du Chêne, Paris 1946. In-4 (340 x 260 mm) en feuilles. 95 pp. + ffnch., en feuilles, sous couverture rempliée illustrée sur les deux plats, chemise titrée toilée et étui de l'éditeur. Édition originale des poésies de Pierre Reverdy "illustrée" de 14 LITHOGRAPHIES ORIGINALES A PLEINE-PAGE PAR HENRI MATISSE, tirées en sanguine, 17 LINOGRAVURES en noir et blanc (3 sur la couverture et 14 culs-de-lampe) et 14 lettrines composées par l'artiste. Tirage à 250 exemplaires : celui-ci, 1 des 200 numérotés sur vélin à la forme de Lana, SIGNÉ AU CRAYON PAR LE PEINTRE ET LE POÈTE. Les lithographies ont été tirées par Mourlot Frères, les linogravures et le texte par Fequet et Baudier, Paris. - ENGLISH DESCRIPTION: The complete book/portfolio with 14 original full-page original lithographs in sanguine, 14 original linocuts in black with 3 on the wrappers. The book is signed with pencil by Pierre Reverdy and Henri Matisse on the justification page. The 14 hors-text lithographs are in perfect condition, no offseting, no foxing, no dirt or stains. A perfect copy in loose sheets as issued. Suite de très beaux portraits féminins illustrée par la poésie de Pierre Reverdy et non l'inverse comme le précise Matisse dans le titre.
1959rif. 1719Alès, PAB, 1959. Un volume In-8° (232 x 175 mm), broché, couverture de papier bleu orné de papiers découpés (pour chaque exemplaire l'artiste a fait un découpage particulier et dessiné les étoiles à l'encre de Chine). 2 POINTES SÈCHES ORIGINALES EN BLEU, hors-texte à pleine page. Édition originale de ce court et spirituel poème pour enfant. Édition totale à 35 exemplaires + 5 HC, celui-ci bien signé à l'encre par l'auteur, l'artiste et l'éditeur au colophon.
1935rif. 151736New York: The Limited Editions Club 1935. The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Joyce’s landmark Ulysses widely recognized as the first illustrated edition. Large quarto original gilt-stamped pictorial brown cloth with 26 illustrations. One of 1500 numbered copies this is number 1476. Boldly signed by Henri Matisse in pencil on the colophon page at the rear. In near fine condition. Introduction by Stuart Gilbert. Housed in the rare original board slipcase which is in good condition. One of the 20th-century’s most desirable illustrated books combining the work of two great modern artists. A nice example with the rare slipcase. One of the most arresting collaborations in 20th-century literature. "It was a great idea to bring them together; celebrities of the same generation of similar virtuosity" Wheeler 15. The 26 beautiful full-page illustrations by Matisse accompany the text of Joyce's Ulysses including six soft-ground etchings with reproductions of the sketches on blue and yellow paper. "One of the very few American livres de peintres issued before World War II. According to George Macy this work's designer who undertook this only American publication of Matisse's illustrations he asked the artist how many etchings the latter could provide for $5000. The artist chose to take six subjects from Homer's Odyssey. The preparatory drawings reproduced with the soft-ground etchings Matisse's only use of this medium record the evolution of the figures from vigorous sketches to closely knit compositions" Artist and the Book 197. The Limited Editions Club hardcover
1920rif. 2907Paris: The Author Matisse 1920. First edition. Original wrappers. Very Good. FIRST EDITION WITH SIGNED MATISSE ETCHING. A BEAUTIFUL COPY. Cinquante Dessins is “a book of drawings published at Matisse’s expense with an introduction by Charles Vildrac. Vildrac explains Matisse’s return to the figure as an attempt to redress the modernist gap opened between art and life. Since the figure was neglected by contemporary art concerned with the probing and reconstitution of the painting elements themselves Matisse is returning to the ‘moral character’ of painting its human content. Like the older masters he again ‘attunes his style to the style of the model’ and eschewing both the current archaizing and modishness he searches out with humility the grave character of the model by intelligent deduction and by imagination. Written in close collaboration with the painter this is an important statement on Matisse’s Nice manner of the early 1920s.” Weiss 97. With 50 full-page plates of Matisse’s drawings of women in addition to the frontispiece etching of Matisse’s daughter “Mlle. M.M” signed in ink by Matisse below the image. Produced to coincide with Matisse’s exhibition of the drawings at Bernheim-Jeune in 1920. One of 1000 copies issued although in most extant copies the signed frontispiece has now been removed. With preface by Charles Vildrac. Paris: The Author 1920. Quarto approx. 8 1/2 x 12 in. original wrappers; custom box. Splits to text block as usual and with the usual light uniform toning from the tissue guards. The original wrappers in particular the spine are notoriously fragile – this copy is a very rare survival with the wrappers in nearly perfect condition. Note: Without the rare dust jacket issued in some copies in Pierre Matisse’s possession. The Author Matisse unknown
1920rif. 2907Paris: The Author Matisse 1920. First edition. Original wrappers. Very Good. FIRST EDITION WITH SIGNED MATISSE ETCHING. A BEAUTIFUL COPY. Cinquante Dessins is “a book of drawings published at Matisse’s expense with an introduction by Charles Vildrac. Vildrac explains Matisse’s return to the figure as an attempt to redress the modernist gap opened between art and life. Since the figure was neglected by contemporary art concerned with the probing and reconstitution of the painting elements themselves Matisse is returning to the ‘moral character’ of painting its human content. Like the older masters he again ‘attunes his style to the style of the model’ and eschewing both the current archaizing and modishness he searches out with humility the grave character of the model by intelligent deduction and by imagination. Written in close collaboration with the painter this is an important statement on Matisse’s Nice manner of the early 1920s.” Weiss 97. With 50 full-page plates of Matisse’s drawings of women in addition to the frontispiece etching of Matisse’s daughter “Mlle. M.M” signed in ink by Matisse below the image. Produced to coincide with Matisse’s exhibition of the drawings at Bernheim-Jeune in 1920. One of 1000 copies issued although in most extant copies the signed frontispiece has now been removed. With preface by Charles Vildrac. Paris: The Author 1920. Quarto approx. 8 1/2 x 12 in. original wrappers; custom box. Splits to text block as usual and with the usual light uniform toning from the tissue guards. The original wrappers in particular the spine are notoriously fragile – this copy is a very rare survival with the wrappers in nearly perfect condition. Note: Without the rare dust jacket issued in some copies in Pierre Matisse’s possession. The Author Matisse unknown books
rif. 59-2619France 1927. Lithograph on laid Chine paper; signed in pencil numbered 3/5. From Dix Danseuses by Edition de la Galerie d'Art Contemporaire 1927. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Original Fine Art Ltd dated March 1984. Good condition. Light fold mark on right side.Fribourg 442 Pully 138; Planche 96. France, 1927. unknown
1951rif. 374447New York: Museum of Modern Art 1951. First edition. Profusely illus. 591 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Cloth-backed boards. Fine in slightly chipped Very Good dust jacket. First edition. Profusely illus. 591 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Inscribed: "en hommage à monsieur Monroe Wheeler avec mes remerciements pour mon exposition au musée Modern dont il fut l'organisateur parfait H. Matisse 1er juillet 52" "In homage to Mr. Monroe Wheeler with my thanks for my show at the Museum of Modern Art which he organized perfectly" Henri Matisse-the second-most exhibited artist at the Museum after Pablo Picasso-was the subject of MoMA's first monographic exhibition in 1931. The 1951-52 exhibition was the largest Matisse exhibition to be assembled in the United States to date and covered his pivotal work of the 1930s and the mature cut outs of the 1940s. As Barr writes in one of the letters laid-in "I did not realize that the 1930-40's would prove so rich and important. Frankly I tended to look down on Matisse's paintings of those years. They have changed my mind -- and the length of my text. I also greatly underestimated the interest and importance of the illustrated books of the 1940's." Monroe Wheeler 1899-1988 was made Director of Publications in 1939 and became the Museum's first Director of Exhibitions the following year positions which he held until 1967. Wheeler interviewed Matisse in March 1950 and their conversation comprises "Questionnaire II" which was used as one of the primary sources of the text of this volume p. 529. Alfred Barr 1902-1981 the first historian of Modern Art and the author of this volume was the first Director of MoMA from 1929-1943 when he worked as advisory director with his successor Rene d'Harnoncourt. Laid-in to the volume is correspondence from Barr to Wheeler about the progress of the writing of the book and about its publication as well as ephemera related to the exhibition and collected in the years afterwards. Contents laid-in include: - TLS 1 p. on MoMA letterhead annotated April 21 1950 from Barr and written in preparation for the Matisse exhibit mentions his research and help or lack of help from his assistant Bill and suggests that Wheeler try to purchase a painting not accomplished until 1983 - TLS 2 pp. on MoMA letterhead with a few holograph notes at the end July 2 1951 with envelope from Barr and about the delay in finishing the Matisse book in time for the opening of the exhibition discussing the editorial insight of the publications manager Frances Pernas - 4 short ANS notes from Barr to Wheeler on printed Memorandum stationary of Barr - 1 ANS note from Rene D'Harnoncourt on printed Memrandom Stationary - Pierre Matisse calling card - Errata sheet for the book - Invitation to the Exhibition opening admitting two folded as issued - Invitation to the Exhibition opening official after party admitting two - Matisse obituary clipping from the NYT - Color postcard for Harmony in Red laid-in at page 345 with the black-and-white illustrations of this work - Color postcard of Still Life with Oysters 1940 tipped-in at p. 486 - Color postcard of Zulma - Color postcard of Vase of Anemones - Color card cut in half Ivy and Flowers docketed on verso - "Matisse Designed Uncancelled French Stamp" in MoMA envelope docketed as such - Invitation to the Donation Matisse on January 5 1963. Museum of Modern Art unknown
1951rif. 374447New York: Museum of Modern Art 1951. First edition. Profusely illus. 591 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Cloth-backed boards. Fine in slightly chipped Very Good dust jacket. First edition. Profusely illus. 591 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Inscribed: "en hommage à monsieur Monroe Wheeler avec mes remerciements pour mon exposition au musée Modern dont il fut l'organisateur parfait H. Matisse 1er juillet 52" "In homage to Mr. Monroe Wheeler with my thanks for my show at the Museum of Modern Art which he organized perfectly" Henri Matisse-the second-most exhibited artist at the Museum after Pablo Picasso-was the subject of MoMA's first monographic exhibition in 1931. The 1951-52 exhibition was the largest Matisse exhibition to be assembled in the United States to date and covered his pivotal work of the 1930s and the mature cut outs of the 1940s. As Barr writes in one of the letters laid-in "I did not realize that the 1930-40's would prove so rich and important. Frankly I tended to look down on Matisse's paintings of those years. They have changed my mind -- and the length of my text. I also greatly underestimated the interest and importance of the illustrated books of the 1940's." Monroe Wheeler 1899-1988 was made Director of Publications in 1939 and became the Museum's first Director of Exhibitions the following year positions which he held until 1967. Wheeler interviewed Matisse in March 1950 and their conversation comprises "Questionnaire II" which was used as one of the primary sources of the text of this volume p. 529. Alfred Barr 1902-1981 the first historian of Modern Art and the author of this volume was the first Director of MoMA from 1929-1943 when he worked as advisory director with his successor Rene d'Harnoncourt. Laid-in to the volume is correspondence from Barr to Wheeler about the progress of the writing of the book and about its publication as well as ephemera related to the exhibition and collected in the years afterwards. Contents laid-in include: - TLS 1 p. on MoMA letterhead annotated April 21 1950 from Barr and written in preparation for the Matisse exhibit mentions his research and help or lack of help from his assistant Bill and suggests that Wheeler try to purchase a painting not accomplished until 1983 - TLS 2 pp. on MoMA letterhead with a few holograph notes at the end July 2 1951 with envelope from Barr and about the delay in finishing the Matisse book in time for the opening of the exhibition discussing the editorial insight of the publications manager Frances Pernas - 4 short ANS notes from Barr to Wheeler on printed Memorandum stationary of Barr - 1 ANS note from Rene D'Harnoncourt on printed Memrandom Stationary - Pierre Matisse calling card - Errata sheet for the book - Invitation to the Exhibition opening admitting two folded as issued - Invitation to the Exhibition opening official after party admitting two - Matisse obituary clipping from the NYT - Color postcard for Harmony in Red laid-in at page 345 with the black-and-white illustrations of this work - Color postcard of Still Life with Oysters 1940 tipped-in at p. 486 - Color postcard of Zulma - Color postcard of Vase of Anemones - Color card cut in half Ivy and Flowers docketed on verso - "Matisse Designed Uncancelled French Stamp" in MoMA envelope docketed as such - Invitation to the Donation Matisse on January 5 1963. Museum of Modern Art unknown books
