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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Bouquet et feuille de figuier
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 50 (upper right)
- oil and pencil on canvas
- 50 by 65cm., 19 5/8 by 25 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Drouant-David, Paris
Private Collection
Sale: Freeman's, Philadelphia, 25th June 2006, lot 41
Acquired by the present owner in 2007
Private Collection
Sale: Freeman's, Philadelphia, 25th June 2006, lot 41
Acquired by the present owner in 2007
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a spot of retouching (approximately 1.5cm diameter) to the centre of the right edge and a thin broken line of retouching (approximately 10cm long) to the left of the lower part of the bottle. There are further scattered spots of retouching intermittently along the upper edge, predominantly to the left and upper left quadrant. The canvas is undulating. There are two specks of paint loss towards the lower right and left corners respectively. This work is in overall 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."