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Auction 34, December 2nd - Rollover

Tue, Dec 2, 2025 11:00AM EST
Lot 262

"Le Loup" by Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Lithograph

Estimate: $600 - $2,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$250 $50
$500 $100
$1,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $5,000
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,000
$100,000 $5,000

"Le Loup" (The Wolf) is a vibrant and dynamic work from Henri Matisse's acclaimed "Jazz" series. The piece features bold, colorful shapes and forms, demonstrating Matisse's mastery of cut-out technique and his fascination with the interplay of color and form. The composition is a blend of abstraction and figuration, capturing a sense of movement and rhythm akin to the spontaneity of jazz music. The lithograph's bright palette and fluid shapes exude a joyful energy, making it a captivating piece for collectors of modern art. 

Edition: First State, 1947. This example is from the posthumous edition printed for the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Dimensions: H:27in x W:35in

Medium: Original color lithograph after a paper cut out and gouache

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