MATISSE (Henri). Autograph card signed with his... Lot 23

MATISSE (Henri). Autograph card signed with his initials TO HENRY DE MONTHERLANT. Nice, October 15, 1942 [according to postmark]. One p. in-12; on verso, personal address signed "Henri Matisse" and address of recipient. "Dear friend, I understand what you are writing to me about the publishers from whom you are estranged. However, I would like to write to them. As they sent me 4 ex[em]pl[aires] without a word, I don't know their address. Please be so kind as to send it to me. Take care of yourself and be in good health. As for me, I'm a bit under the weather: the gall bladder has set in - in spite of everything, the center is good and I'm WORKING WELL - fortunately. When will I have the great pleasure of seeing you around? Best regards... " Henri Matisse illustrated Pasiphaé by Henry de Montherlant: the book was published in 1944 in Paris by Martin Fabiani. "THESE LAST WORKS (WITH RED) ARE MORE "REAL", THE OTHERS ARE MORE SPIRITUAL..."