#17 • Henri Matisse: "The Dream" Giclée in 3 Ft Frame

Part of Fine Art and Jewelry Extravaganza: Bid on Masterpieces by Vasarely, Erte, Picasso, Max, and More! (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $375.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Large, carefully framed "The Dream" giclée, showing a signature within the print by Henri Matisse (1869-1954) followed by the date 9/40. The original oil on canvas, "Le Rêve," was finished in 1940. In this work Matisse, the famed French painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor integral to defining 20th Century Expressionism, showcases his use of bright color and wish to "concentrate the meaning of the body by seeking its essential lines." In his time, simple was simply shocking. The high-quality matte print reveals layers of nuance. It is under glass in a gold-tone aluminium frame that has a protective deep red plastic tier, white rag matting, and extra wire reinforcement. The unmarred frame measures 29.5" W x 36.5" H x 1.25" D, with a print area of 16.5" W x 21" H.