HENRI MATISSE (1869-1954)Jeune fille accoudéeHENRI MATISSE (1869-1954)Jeune fille accoudéesigned and dated 'H Matisse Juill-47' (lower left)brush and India ink on paper20 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. (52.7 x 40.6 cm.)Painted in Nice in July 1947Details HENRI MATISSE (1869-1954)Jeune fille accoudéesigned and dated H Matisse Juill-47 (lower left)brush and India ink on paper20 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. (52.7 x 40.6 cm.)Painted in Nice in July 1947 Provenance Galerie Berggruen et Cie., Paris.Galerie Beyeler, Basel (acquired from the above, 24 May 1983).Acquavella Galleries, Inc., New York (acquired from the above, 21 June 1983).Private collection, United States (acquired from the above, February 1984).C&M Arts, New York.Acquired from the above by the late owner, 10 June 2005. Special Notice On occasion, Christies has a direct financial interest in the outcome of the sale of certain lots consigned for sale. This will usually be where it has guaranteed to the Seller that whatever the outcome of the auction, the Seller will receive a minimum sale price for the work. This is known as a minimum price guarantee. This is such a lot. Post Lot Text The late Marguerite Duthuit confirmed the authenticity of this work. Conditions of saleOn occasion, Christie's has a direct financial int… Read more Depth of Field: The Alan and Dorothy Press Collection