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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Buffet
- LE MONOCYCLE
- signed Bernard Buffet (towards lower left)
- brush and ink, watercolour, and pencil on paper laid down on canvas
- 65 by 49.5cm., 25 1/2 by 19 1/2 in.
Provenance
Opera Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2005
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2005
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on canvas and taped along all four extreme edges. There are a few discoloured artist's pinholes to each of the four corners. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is a small area of discolouration to the lower left corner. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the yellow is more intense 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.
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."