Lot 204
  • 204

Bernard Buffet 1928-1999

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Bernard Buffet
  • Nature morte aux onions
  • Signed Bernard Buffet and dated 48 (upper right)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 12 1/2 by 20 1/4 in.
  • 31.8 by 51.5 cm.

Provenance

Acquired in Chicago circa 1975
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined. Very thin linen canvas attached to board at all four edges with brown tape. Remnants of old glue on the tape. The tape at upper edge is no longer adhering to the board. The surface is in good condition appart from surface dirt. Under UV, no apparent inpainting.
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Catalogue Note

This work is recorded in the photographic archives of Galerie Maurice Garnier.