Lot 139
  • 139

Bernard Buffet

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • Bernard Buffet
  • Paimpol
  • Signed Bernard Buffet and dated 68 (towards upper center)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 38 1/2 by 51 1/2 in.
  • 97.8 by 131 cm

Provenance

Wally Findlay Galleries, New York
Kathryne S. Block, Indianapolis (acquired from the above)
Gifted from the above in 1985

Condition

Work is in very good condition. Canvas is not lined. Surface is slightly dirty with a rich and textured impasto. Under UV light: one pindot of inpainting at upper left corner, otherwise fine.
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.
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