René Buthaud, 1886 - 1986

composé de six panneaux juxtaposés, figurant la naissance de Vénus sortant d'une huître géante

Commandé par un collectionneur anglais auprès de René Buthaud pour sa Villa du Bassin d'Arcachon

Acquis auprès de sa veuve en 1953 par les parents de l'actuel propriétaire

Très bon état général. Quelques traces de griffures sur le revers, l'une plus importante, verticale, visible sur la face au niveau du coude droit, d'environ 15 cm de long. Petit manque prêt de la signature à droite et au dessus et dans un coquillage en bas à gauche. Pour tout renseignement ou images complémentaires concernant ce lot, veuillez nous contacter au +33.1.53.05.52.81 Très bon état général. Some traces of scratches at the reverse of the piece, a more important vertical one, visible from the front of the piece, at the level of the right elbow, of approx. 15cm long. A small lack near the signature, on the right and in a shell on the bottom left part. For any additional information or picture regarding this lot, please contact us at the following number : +33.1.53.05.52.81
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