Lot 282
  • 282

Bernard Buffet

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bernard Buffet
  • NATURE MORTE AU RÉCHAUD À ALCOOL
  • signed Bernard Buffet and dated 57 (upper left)
  • oil on canvas

  • 73 by 92cm., 28 3/4 by 36 1/4 in.

Provenance

E. David & Maurice Garnier, Paris
Private Collection, USA (acquired from the above in October 1957; sale: Christie's, New York, 10th May 2007, lot 329)

Condition

The canvas is not lined and there are no signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are tiny tackholes to all four corners with associated paint loss and a spot of paint loss towards to centre of the right edge. Apart from three small specs of surface dirt, possibly glue residue, around the 'IR' in the newspaper on the table, some minor craquelure to the area of white pigment and a thin line of gold residue due to previous framing to the centre of the upper edge (not visible when framed), this work is in very good condition. Colours: The colours are brighter, richer and stronger in the original, particularly the green background and the orange-brown of the table.
"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."