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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Le Clown musicien
- Signed Bernard Buffet (lower left); signed Bernard Buffet and dated 1960 (center left); numbered 26 (lower right); numbered XV (upper right); numbered XVII (upper left)
- Mixed media on paper laid down on canvas
- 23 by 19 in.
- 58.5 by 48.2 cm
Provenance
Wally Findley Galleries, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above on April 12, 1972
Acquired from the above on April 12, 1972
Condition
Executed on paper laid down on canvas. Artist pinholes at all four corners. Sheet is slightly undulated in places and may be slightly dirty overall. The deep incising used by the artist has pushed through the sheet at one place near lower right corner, otherwise fine. This work is in generally 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.
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.