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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Nature morte à la tête de mouton
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 52 (upper right)
- oil on canvas
- 90 by 146.7cm., 35 1/2 by 57 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 10th December 1970, lot 642
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. There is a hole to the upper left corner (5mm) with some associated paint loss. There is some scattered frame rubbing to all four edges. There is a slight undulation to the upper left corner with an associated fine line of craquelure. There is a small area of yellow varnish visible to the right of the rightmost cup and along the upper part of the left edge. Overall this work is in 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."