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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Buffet
- CERISES DANS UN COMPOTIER
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 57 (upper right)
- oil on canvas
- 54.2 by 65cm., 21 3/8 by 25 5/8 in.
Provenance
Alfred & Irmhard Neuman, Saint Paul de Vence (probably acquired directly from the artist circa 1957)
Private Collection, Israel (by descent from the above)
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maurice Garnier & Jacques Gasbarian.
Private Collection, Israel (by descent from the above)
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maurice Garnier & Jacques Gasbarian.
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is an uneven and discoloured varnish throughout and there are some areas of fluorescence visible under UV light, probably due to the uneven varnish. There are artist's pinholes at all four corners with associated paint loss. There is a tiny scratch towards the upper left corner with a speck of paint loss. There is some very light craquelure, mainly to the large bowl, and a small area of paint shrinkage to the black area towards the lower left corner. This work is overall in very good condition.
"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."
"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."