BERNARD BUFFET | Lampe à pétrole et oursins

Galerie Drouant-David, Paris
Maria Martins, South America
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, February 26, 1990, lot 154
Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996-97

Basel, Galerie Beyeler (probably)

It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. Executed on cream wove paper laid down on canvas. There is an uneven varnish. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are pinholes, small paper losses and paper skinning at all four corners. There is a repaired tear (approx. 2 cm long) to the upper left corner and smaller repaired tears and dents along the extreme edges. There are a few flattened creases and bubbles related to the laying down process. There is a spot of light discoloration below the signature (as visible in the catalogue illustration) and a few superficial scratches in places. There are a few dots of dirt and fly spots ingrained to the varnish. This work is in overall fairly 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."

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