Lot 231
  • 231

Bernard Buffet

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Bernard Buffet
  • Les Moulins
  • Signed Bernard Buffet and dated 56 (upper right)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 38 1/2 by 77 1/2 in.
  • 97.8 by 196.9 cm

Provenance

M. Knoedler & Co., London
Acquired from the above in 1956

Condition

The work is in excellent condition. The canvas has not been lined. The surface is nicely textured. Under UV light: certain pigments fluoresce, but no inpainting is apparent.
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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