HENRI MATISSE - ORIGINAL GOUACHE/WATERCOLOR PAINTING Titled: Fleurs Dans Le Vase Bleu - Signed H Matisse 50 Start Price USD 14,599.00 Current Price USD 14,599.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 75,000.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, May 04, 2008 End Time Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Location Melbourne, Australia See more about 'HENRI MATISSE - ORIGINAL GOUACHE/WATERCOLOR PAINTING' Description          LOT: 250244468026 - ORIGINAL HENRI MATISSE GOUACHE AND WATERCOLOR PAINTINGTitled: Fleurs Dans Le Vase Bleu – Signed H Matisse 50   Executed 1950, Measures 546mm (Height) by 349mm (Width); 21.5 inches (Height) by 13.75 inches (Width)     Henri Matisse (1869 – 1954) was a French artist, noted for his use of color and his fluid, brilliant and original draughtsmanship. As a draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor, but principally as a painter, Matisse is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth 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. His mastery of the expressive language of color and drawing is apparent, in a body of work spanning over a half-century, and won him recognition as a leading figure in Modern Art. Here is your chance to own a unique and one-of-a-kind piece of European art: You are bidding on this wonderful Henri Matisse gouache & watercolour executed on period medium/hard board. Executed 1950. Measures 546mm x 349 mm (21.5 in x 13.75 in). Signed 'H Matisse 50' in the lower right corner. No tears or damage of any kind on a piece that is approaching 60 years old.  Overall condition is excellent. This is a true collectors choice and it is an absolute rarity for original European Master’s work to be offered into the current market at this price range. This piece was professionally cleaned and re-framed within the last 12 months, as it had not been removed from its original frame in over 50 years.  A specialized service via the National Gallery of Victoria was utilized to get this piece cleaned up and any issues reported.  This piece is immaculate.  The three (3) piece framing used is of the highest quality and museum quality material has been used to preserve this piece of artwork including the use of double bounded matting.  The glass is UV protecting and is also non-glare, ready for display.  The total cost for this work including cleaning and framing was over $3,500.  The total size of this framed piece is 96.5cm (Height) by 75.5cm (Wide). This item will be listed with a buy-it-now price, however please feel free to make a reasonable offer.  This item will also be listed on the Artprice website.  The potential sale price of this item on this auction site will be below it's market value and it will be sold with no buyer's premium; Unlike the 20% that an auction house will charge.  This painting will be a brilliant addition to any collector/investor.  Bidders with zero or negative feedback are asked to contact us prior to bidding, buying or making an offer on this item.  Bid with complete confidence.  We also ask all bidders to read the entire auction listing.  All shipping costs and insurance will be covered by stockmansart in the sale of this painting.  We have provided as much information and depth as available at time of listing. Secure form of payment is also available.   ‘Fleurs Dans Le Vase Bleu’ – signed H. Matisse 50 This masterpiece ‘Fleurs Dans Le Vase Bleu’ conveys Matisse’s tranquil approach to still life composition and particular enjoyment of the painting process during this period and the latter years of his life. It portrays a remarkable scene of undisturbed serenity and peaceful imagery that Matisse is notorious for; particularly as seen in his still life works of art. The painting is divided into two sections – the subject and the background.  The background surroundings depicts amazing use of gorgeous yellows, light reds and greens, with the viewer being drawn into the mix of these colors as they form around the subject matter.  The midpoint of the piece displays fantastic use of explosive colors; The flowers having amazing attention to detail whilst the brush strokes show character and grace. Clearly this painting is depicting the graciousness and serenity that had occurred up to this point of his life. It is clearly evident that this work was painted during the same period as Matisse had experimented with large gouache cutouts and the ‘Verve’ period.   For publications on this period see ‘Matisse, Henri. Verve. The Last Works of Henri Matisse 1950-1954, London and Paris: distributed in Great Britain by Zwemmer, 1958. (Doubleday & Company Publishers)’.   Provenance timeline: - 1952 Acquired from the artist by A. Dupeux      Paris, France; - 1952 - 1979 Collection of Galerie A. Dupeux & Cie, 54 Rue de clichy, TRI 53-67 (inc exhibitions in Europe)      Paris, France; - 1980 - 2006 Private Family Collection (Details provided to winner)       New York, United  States of America; - 2007 - Acquired from above by current owner via sale agreement (Held in Discretionery Trust - Details provided to winner)      Melbourne, Australia. This item comes with all documentation including documented provenance and three (3) Certificates of Authenticity: - Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal from Anita Bartlett-Picarella (Bartlett-Picarella – Fine Art Consultants & Appraisers New York) – Valuing the artwork at $200,000US; - Fully documented correspondence (Sotheby's request for future consignment) between owner and Blair Dysenchuk – Fine arts Expert, Sotheby’s New York & between Madam Wanda de Guebriant via gallery representatives - Transfer of registered title from current owner to new; - Two (2) labels that were affixed to the original frame for this artwork dating back to the 1950’s – ‘Galerie A. Dupeux & Cie, 54 Rue de clichy, TRI 53-67’ and ‘Peinture a la main d’origine’; - Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal from Daniel Hersh PHD – Valuing the artwork at $125,000US; - Certificate of Authenticity from Luis Emilio Garcia (Luis Garcia Galleries, New Jersey) This item is guaranteed as not being a reproduction (pre-printed) in any way. Authenticity of this item has been confirmed by art experts, whose expertise is sought by many museums, galleries and private collectors worldwide. Anita Bartlett-Picarella’s Credentials: ·          Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Regional Auction Galleries Agent ·          First Senior Certified Board-Tested Member of the Appraisers Association of America ·          Listed and Approved Expert by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters ·          State Certified by the Department of Economic Development, both in New York and New Jersey ·          State Certified by Ten Additional Governmental Agencies ·          IRS Qualified Appraiser ·          Appointed Neutral Appraiser by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Westchester County ·          Senior Certified Member – Appraisers Association of America Daniel Hersh’s Credentials: ·          PHD in Art History - Recognized Internationally. ·          Court Certified Appraiser in the state of Georgia, United States of America (Non I.F.A.R Member) for over 30 years. 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