Henri Matisse — Poèmes de Charles d’Orléans Paris, Tériade Éditeur, 1950 Large folio, loose as issued, near mint condition with a total of 100 litographs signed by Matisse A video of the entire portfolio is available here: https://youtu.be/ovngfogRwWU?feature=shared Magnificent example of the celebrated illustrated book created by Henri Matisse in collaboration with the eminent art publisher Tériade. Printed in 1950 at the ateliers Mourlot Frères, this edition stands among the most important artist’s books of the 20th century. Edition Limited edition of 1,200 numbered copies on specially prepared Arches vellum, plus 30 hors-commerce. Each copy is signed in pencil by Henri Matisse on the justification page. This copy is No. 899/1200, bearing the authentic H. Matisse graphite signature. Contents 54 original colour lithographs by Henri Matisse 46 hors text litographs A total of 100 Original litographs Full lithographed calligraphic text executed by the artist Lithographed front cover and title pages All sheets loose within the original covers, as issued Printing & Technique Colour lithographs printed by Mourlot Frères, the leading atelier of modern masters Text and images reproduced lithographically from Matisse’s handwritten manuscript Impressions are exceptionally fresh, with strong, clean lines and vivid colours Condition Near mint condition. Bright, unfaded colours; exceptionally clean sheets; crisp Arches vellum; no tears, losses, or foxing. Lithographed covers sharp and fresh. A very well-preserved and notably clean example of this important edition. Significance Poèmes de Charles d’Orléans is a cornerstone of Matisse’s late work and one of the finest artist’s books issued by Tériade. Combining drawing, colour, ornament and handwritten text, it exemplifies the purity and refinement of Matisse’s late graphic style. Complete, signed, and in near-mint state, copies of this quality are increasingly scarce on the market. Bibliographic note (standard form) Henri Matisse, Poèmes de Charles d’Orléans, Paris: Tériade, 1950. Large folio on Arches vellum; 54 colour lithographs; signed exemplaire n° 899/1200. Printed by Mourlot Frères. Sent tracked and insured