Auction sale reference

Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

Sold for $48,802,500 at Christie's on Nov 3, 2010.

Dark bronze relief sculpture of two simplified standing nude figures.

Lot description

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Nu de dos, 4 état (Back IV) signed with initials 'HM' and numbered '00/10' (lower right) bronze with dark brown patina Height: 74½ in. (189.2 cm.) Conceived circa 1930 and cast in 1978

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