Bernard Buffet
La valse de Ravel
Property from the former Collection of Pierre Bergé
Bernard Buffet
1928 - 1999
La valse de Ravel
inscribed Ravel, signed Bernard Buffet and dated 1969 (towards lower right)
pencil on paper
48,9 x 60,7 cm; 19¼ x 23⅞ in.
Executed in 1969.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Galerie Maurice Garnier.
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Provenant de l'ancienne Collection Pierre Bergé
Bernard Buffet
1928 - 1999
La valse de Ravel
inscrit Ravel, signé Bernard Buffet et daté 1969 (en bas vers la droite)
crayon sur papier
48,9 x 60,7 cm; 19¼ x 23⅞ in.
Exécuté en 1969.
L'authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par la Galerie Maurice Garnier.
The work is executed on cream wove paper. The work is affixed to the mount by eight plastic transparent corners. The work is light stained with tiny oxidation dots. There is a tiny tear located at the extremity of the upper left edge as well as a tiny professionally repaired tear located in the right part of the lower edge. This work is in overall very 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.
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Pierre Bergé, Paris (gift from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
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Pierre Bergé, Paris (don de l'artiste)
Puis par descendance au propriétaire actuel