Details

Provenance

Private Collection, Japan Sale: Christie's, New York, 7th May 2008, lot 195 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on card, not laid down. There are artist's pin holes with associated minor discolouration to each of the four corners. There is some extremely minor craquelure to some of the thicker areas of black pigment and some extremely minor foxing in places. Otherwise this work is in overall very good condition.<br><br>Colours: The yellow is more subtle in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration. "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."

Catalog summary

Bernard Buffet Camelia signed Bernard Buffet (towards lower right) watercolour and brush and ink on card 65 by 50cm., 25 1/2 by 19 3/4 in. Provenance Private Collection, Japan Sale: Christie's, New York, 7th May 2008, lot 195 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on card, not laid down. There are artist's pin holes with associated minor discolouration to each of the four corners. There is some extremely minor craquelure to some of the thicker areas of black pigment and some extremely minor foxing in places. Otherwise this work is in overall very good condition.<br><br>Colours: The yellow is more subtle in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration. "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."