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BERNARD BUFFET | Fruits et légumes
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Fruits et légumes
- signed B. Buffet and dated 52 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 27.2 by 41cm., 10 3/4 by 16 1/8 in.
- Painted in 1952.
Provenance
Galerie Drouant-David, Paris
Sale: Christie's East, New York, 18th May 1999, lot 60
Acquired by the present owner in 1999
Sale: Christie's East, New York, 18th May 1999, lot 60
Acquired by the present owner in 1999
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is no retouching visible under UV light. There is some shrinkage to the areas of thickest impasto, notably the black outlines of the fruit and central vase. There is some old frame abrasion with associated tiny specks of pigment loss along all four edges, not visible when framed. The canvas has been re-stretched and some old tacking holes are visible along the edges. 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Ida Garnier & Céline Lévy.