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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Le Panier de fruits
- Signed Bernard Buffet and dated 57 (upper right)
- Oil on canvas
- 21 1/4 by 25 1/2 in.
- 54 by 65 cm
- Painted in 1957.
Provenance
Galerie David et Garnier, Paris
Private Collection, New York (and sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 5, 1962, lot 63)
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, New York (and sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 5, 1962, lot 63)
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. Surface in generally good condition, areas of impasto are well maintained. Some scattered areas of pigment separation, primarily visible in black lines in lower quadrant. A few scattered areas of craquelure, primarily visible in the background of the composition. Under UV light; a few minor spots of inpainting visible to the right of the basket handle.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.