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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- Les Dahlias
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 62 (lower left); signed Bernard Buffet on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 116 by 81cm., 45 5/8 by 31 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie de Souzy, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2009
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2009
Condition
The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. There is some minor paint shrinkage in places to the black and yellow pigments. There is some very minor stable craquelure in places to some of the thick red impasto. The impasto is very well preserved and 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."