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Bernard Buffet
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Buffet
- CLOWN à LA CRAVATE à POIS I
- signed Bernard Buffet (centre right) and dated 78 (upper right)
- acrylic, gouache and pencil on paper, laid on canvas
- 65 by 50cm., 25 1/2 by 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired by the 1990s)
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper laid down on canvas. There are artist's pinholes at all four corners, with associated discolouration. There is some paper remnant to the centre of the lower edge. There is some paint shrinkage with associated paint loss to the thickly applied black pigment on the clown's hair to the right of his face and to the left of his red nose. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though earthier 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."