Sanguine pencil drawing, seated man wearing a fez, attributed to/in the manner of* Henri Matisse (1869-1954). Signed and dated 1912. 12 1/8 x 8 7/8 inches. Good overall condition, with a couple of very small holes in the upper right quadrant of the drawing. Unframed for auction inspection and shipping.

Provenance: Formerly from a prominent private West Coast collection.

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