Acquired by the present owner before 2000

Yann le Pichon, Bernard Buffet, Paris, 1986, no. 730, illustrated in colour p. 302

The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals some flecks of retouching to the upper left corner and some spots in places along the extreme upper edge. There is some minor frame abrasion along the edges. This work is in good overall condition.
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The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Ida Garnier & Céline Lévy.