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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Bouquet de fleurs
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 63 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 130.1 by 97.4cm., 51 1/4 by 38 3/8 in.
Provenance
Niveau Gallery, New York
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in 1965)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in 1965)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals some fluorescence, mainly to the white background which does not seem to pertain to any retouchings. There appear to be some lines of retouching in places to the lower red flower on the left side of the composition. There are some lines of craquelure throughout some of the thickly painted petals, a few of which have some associated paint loss, most prominent of which can be seen to the rightmost orange flower. There are pin holes to each of the four corners and some light dust in the paint's crevices. The impasto is marvellously thick and this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the red and orange tones are brighter in the original.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."