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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Hibou
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 63 (centre right)
- oil, gouache, watercolour and ink on paper
- 64 by 49cm., 25 2/8 by 19 1/4 in.
Provenance
Mrs Hugh Smith, London
Lefevre Gallery, London (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Lefevre Gallery, London (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on thick white wove paper, not laid down and attached at all four corners to the mount. There are artist pinholes to all four corners. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is some additional staining in the upper left corner. The left edge is slightly unevenly cut. Overall the 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."