Lot 398
  • 398

BERNARD BUFFET | Chrysanthèmes et éventail

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bernard Buffet
  • Chrysanthèmes et éventail
  • signed Bernard Buffet and dated 64 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 116.2 by 73.5cm., 45 3/4 by 28 7/8 in.
  • Painted in 1964.

Provenance

Galerie David & Garnier, Paris
Findlay Galleries, Chicago
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 7th October 1988, lot 225
Acquired by the present owner in 2017

Condition

The canvas is not lined and inspection under UV light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. There are fine lines of paint shrinkage in places particularly along the lower edge. There are also scattered lines of craquelure in places in particular to some of the thicker areas of impasto. Some impasto tips have been lost. There is some lovely impasto to some of the thicker pigments in the flowers. There is light surface dirt in places. The 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."

Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Galerie Maurice Garnier.