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Lot 409
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Bernard Buffet

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bernard Buffet
  • Le Crapaud
  • signed Bernard Buffet and dated 1956 (lower centre)
  • oil and ink on paper laid down on canvas
  • 76.9 by 105.5 cm., 30 1/4 by 41 1/2 in.

Provenance

Sale: Chochon-Barré & Allardi, 15th November 2006, lot 16
Sale: Pescheteau-Badin, 23rd June 2008, lot 101
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Galerie Drouant-David, Paris

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on canvas. There are artist's pinholes to the extreme edges of the work. All four edges are taped and there are some traces of glue remnants to the extreme edges, most prominently to the right edge. There is some minor surface dirt to the composition. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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."