Rare ephemera: Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Original Invitation "le samedi 5 janvier 1963 a 15 h.", from the Mayor and Conseil Municipal of Nice, the Directeur General des Arts et Lettres, M. Gaetan Picon and the Family of Henry Matisse, for the Grand Opening of the Musee Matisse at the Villa des Arenes, Cimiez Hill, Nice, France; from an original artwork by Matisse; framed with an opening to back for the printed part of the invitation. Height of art 8 1/4 inches ( 21 cm.) X width of art 8 3/4 inches (22.3 cm.).

Original crease to center, 2 age related tape stains, not examined out of frame. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.