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Lot 417
  • 417

Bernard Buffet

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bernard Buffet
  • Le Château de Loches
  • signed Bernard Buffet and dated 1971 (upper left); titled on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 89.4 by 130cm., 35 1/8 by 51 1/2 in.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner in 2010

Condition

The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a few intermittent small spots of retouching to the upper left corner, upper centre edge and some small spots to the lower right corner. There is a small loss to the upper right corner of the canvas, some fine lines of craquelure mainly to the sky and some paint shrinkage to some of the green pigments. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition. Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the castle walls are slightly warmer 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.
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