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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Buffet
- New York (Mourlot 53-62)
- lithographs
- each sheet approx. 547 by 764 mm 21 1/2 by 30 1/8 in
The complete suite, comprising ten lithographs printed in colors, 1965, each signed in pencil and inscribed 'Bon à Tirer' (Plate IX also annotated and with the artist's corrections 'retirer du noir Trop monotone _ à peine'), proofs aside from the numbered edition of 150, on Arches wove paper, published by Alain C. Mazo and Co., Paris (10 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition. The margins and verso with stray ink marks and occasional areas of minor surface soiling, the sheet edges with occasional pale foxing. Additional minor imperfections in the individual sheets as follows:
III- The upper margins with soft handling creases.
VI- Soft handling creases at sheet edges, a tiny tear at lower right, a printing imperfection in the sky at upper right.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.