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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Deux tournesols
- signed Bernard Buffet (upper right) and dated 1982 (upper left)
- oil on canvas
- 73.5 by 50.5cm., 29 by 19 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie des Chaudronniers, Geneva
Acquired from the above in 1997
Acquired from the above in 1997
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are artist's pin holes to all four corners. There is a small paint loss to the centre of the upper edge and another small paint loss to the black pigment of the central stem. There are two further tiny flecks of paint loss towards the lower edge. 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."