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- Dimensions
- 20.5ʺW × 1.12ʺD × 30ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Artist
- Henri Matisse
- Brand
- Henri Matisse
- Designer
- Henri Matisse
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Plexiglass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Mauve
- Condition Notes
- It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " clean … moreIt is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and very light minor surface wear. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. less
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This Henri Matisse very rare vintage 1960 Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed iconic Mid Century Modern French exhibition …
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This Henri Matisse very rare vintage 1960 Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed iconic Mid Century Modern French exhibition poster " The Dream " 1940, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.
The lithograph print exhibition poster is published by The Pavillon De Vendome Museum, Aix-En-Provence, printed in France in 1960 in an unnumbered limited edition by Mourlot Paris, on the occasion of the exhibition. It features an iconic artwork image originally created by Matisse in 1940 titled " Le Reve " ( The Dream ).
This is a rare opportunity for true Matisse and Mid Century Modernism fans and collectors both as this coveted image fine art exhibition poster is long out of print and very scarce to find.
Henri Matisse ( 1869 - 1954 ) the French born artist is known for both his sense of color and fluid aesthetic. Matisse is commonly regarded, along with Picasso as one of the most important artists who helped to define and influence radical Contemporary Art of The Twentieth Century. His mastery of the expressive language of color and drawing won him recognition as a leading figure in world Modern Art. Artworks by Matisse are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.
The venerable famous printing house of Imprimerie Mourlot Paris was founded in 1852 by The Mourlot Family. It is known worldwide for its fine art lithography printing, and one of their most important contributions was to be the art poster. Mourlot became the place where posters were prepared and produced as works of art in their own right.
The Pavillon Vendome Musee is a historic pavillon built between 1665 and 1667. Surrounded by a French formal garden in Aix-En-Provence France. Built by architect Pierre Pavillon for Louis, Duke of Vendome. After centuries of being owned by important artists and dignitaries it was purchased in 1906 by Henri Dobler the Swiss art collector. painter, and poet who donated it to the city of Aix-En-Provence after his death in 1941. It has served as a museum since then with influential art exhibitions of internationally known artists.
The rare out of print fine art lithograph print framed French exhibition poster measures 20 1/2" W X 30" H X 1 1/8" D. It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern recessed beveled detailed matte eggshell finish black wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.
It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and very light minor surface wear. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less
leawood, KS
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