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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Nature morte au homard
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 54 (upper centre)
- oil on canvas
- 195 by 97.3cm., 76¾ by 38¼in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France (acquired directly from the artist in 1954)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Maurice Garnier & Yann le Pichon, Bernard Buffet, 1943-1961, Paris, 1986, no. 275, illustrated p. 286
Condition
The canvas is not lined, and the surface retains a rich and textured impasto. There are some areas of stable craquelure throughout the red pigments at the bottom of the canvas and in a few other isolated areas. In addition, there are several areas of active craquelure throughout the composition which have recently been consolidated, associated losses restored, and the work has been revarnished. Under ultraviolet light, the aforementioned areas of restoration are visible, including three areas in the background of the upper half of the work, an area to the left of the oil lamp, several areas in the black pigments on the lobster and on the table top just below this, and in several places in the foreground in the lower register. Overall, this work is in stable 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."