Details

Provenance

Mrs Gany David, Paris Acquired by the present owner in New York

Exhibited

New York, Gallery Knoedler, 1956

Literature

Yann Le Pichon, Bernard Buffet, 1943-1961 , Switzerland, 1986, no. 337, illustrated p. 366 Condition The canvas is not lined and there appear to be no traces of retouching visible under UV light. There are some spots of minor paint loss in places, the largest of which are above the collar of the harlequin underneath his right ear and to the rim of his hat by his right ear. There are some fine lines of shrinkage to some of the dark green pigments and along the table. The surface has a lovely texture and the work is in overall very 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."

Catalog summary

Bernard Buffet Arlequin signed Bernard Buffet and dated 56 (upper right) oil on canvas 130 by 96.5cm., 51 1/4 by 38in. Provenance Mrs Gany David, Paris Acquired by the present owner in New York Exhibited New York, Gallery Knoedler, 1956 Literature Yann Le Pichon, Bernard Buffet, 1943-1961 , Switzerland, 1986, no. 337, illustrated p. 366 Condition The canvas is not lined and there appear to be no traces of retouching visible under UV light. There are some spots of minor paint loss in places, the largest of which are above the collar of the harlequin underneath his right ear and to the rim of his hat by his right ear. There are some fine lines of shrinkage to some of the dark green pigments and along the table. The surface has a lovely texture and the work is in overall very 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."