Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Matisse meeting Nana Winding, with one of his works visible in the background, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, in French (translated): “To Mrs. Nana Winding cordially, Henri Matisse 23/5 39.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a 7 x 5 pearl-finish enlargement of the photo, notated on the reverse in type and in Winding’s hand. Winding was a friend and occassional subject of other artists, including Pierre Bonnard, Marie Vassilieff, and Matisse. Signed photos of the artist are quite scarce. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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Signed book: Ulysses. Limited edition of 1500 copies (this being No. 529). NY: Limited Editions Club, 1935. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12, 363 pages. Signed on the colophon in pencil “Henri Matisse.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Brown cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering and beautiful embossed gilt decoration to front; light rubbing to edges; gentle bump to front upper corner; light scuff to gilt illustration on front; block of discoloration to ffeps (presumably from a clipping laid in but no longer present). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.