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Lot 140

In the Style of Bernard Buffet Signed Clown Portrait Drawing Framed

Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000

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This framed artwork features a striking portrait drawing of a clown rendered in Bernard Buffet’s distinctive linear and expressive style. Executed with bold, angular lines and an elongated facial form, the composition reflects Buffet’s signature approach to figurative art and emotional intensity. The drawing is signed Bernard Buffet, visible in the upper right portion of the work. Presented with a wide mat and black frame, the piece offers strong visual impact and is ready for display. Bernard Buffet was a prominent 20th-century French artist whose works are held in major museum and private collections worldwide, making signed works highly desirable among collectors.

Dimensions
H:23in L:17in

Condition Report
Overall good condition. The drawing appears stable with consistent toning to the paper consistent with age. The signature is clear and legible. The mat is clean with minor handling wear. The frame shows light surface wear along the edges. Backing and hanging wire are intact. Ready for wall display

Bernard Buffet, signed drawing, clown portrait, modern art, French artist, framed artwork, expressionist art, collectible fine art, signed art, twentieth century art

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