Details

Provenance

Galerie Druant-David, Paris

Literature

Maurice Garnier and Yann le Pichon, Bernard Buffet: 1943  - 1961 , Paris, 1986, no. 109., p. 148 Condition Surface in good condition aside from five small dots of paint (possibly house or studio paint) mainly where hair meets headress. Under UV: no apparent inpainting. <br><br>Please note: the black and white photograph in the Bernard Buffet catalogue raisonné was retouched at the time of publication. Any differences between this photograph and the actual painting are due to these retouches as confirmed by Galerie Maurice Garnier. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Bernard Buffet Bretonne signed Bernard Buffet and dated 60 (upper right) oil and pencil on masonite 25 1/2 by 19 1/2 in. 64.7 by 49.5 cm. Provenance Galerie Druant-David, Paris Literature Maurice Garnier and Yann le Pichon, Bernard Buffet: 1943  - 1961 , Paris, 1986, no. 109., p. 148 Condition Surface in good condition aside from five small dots of paint (possibly house or studio paint) mainly where hair meets headress. Under UV: no apparent inpainting. <br><br>Please note: the black and white photograph in the Bernard Buffet catalogue raisonné was retouched at the time of publication. Any differences between this photograph and the actual painting are due to these retouches as confirmed by Galerie Maurice Garnier. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.