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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Tulipes dans un vase
- signed Bernard Buffet (upper right) and dated 1982 (upper left)
- oil on canvas
- 81.5 by 65.5cm., 31 7/8 by 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe (acquired in the 1980s; sale: Christies, New York, 4th November 2009, lot 329)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there appear to be no signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are fine lines of paint shrinkage to the dark brown pigment. There are artist's pin holes to all four corners. 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.
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."