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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- DEUX POISSONS
- signed Bernard Buffet and dated 55 (upper left); signed Bernard Buffet, dedicated À Pierre Bergé and dated le 24-6-55 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 73.6 by 92cm., 29 by 36 1/4 in.
Provenance
Pierre Bergé, Paris (a gift from the artist)
Private Collection
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner by 1990
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maurice Garnier & Jacques Gasbarian.
Private Collection
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner by 1990
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maurice Garnier & Jacques Gasbarian.
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is an uneven layer of varnish through which UV light cannot fully penetrate. There are two very small repaired tears with associated retouching, one below the larger fish and the other towards the centre of the right edge. There is a 4cm. line of fluorescence to the lower edge of the fish, probably retouching. These retouchings are visible under UV light. There are some areas of light craquelure, mainly to the upper half of the composition. This work is overall in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, although slightly brighter in the original.
"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."