BernardBuffetFrench1928-1999Hirondelle de Merdrypoint1964; ed. 48/100; signed and numbered in pencilPlatemark: 19 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (49.5 x 64.8 cm.), Frame: 22 1/2 x 30 in. (57.2 x 76.2 cm.)Bernard Buffet was a French painter associated with Art Brut best known for his still lifes, landscapes, portraits, and paintings of clown performers. The staunchly anti-Abstract artist was often described as ?Miserablist.? During his lifetime, he held solo exhibitions across the world in cities including Berlin, France, and Tokyo. About Bernard Buffet Artist Name: Bernard Buffet Alias: V. Beffa Profession: Painter, lithographer, etcher Nationality: French ?Painting... we do not talk about it, we do not analyze it, we feel it.?? Bernard Buffet French painter, Bernard Buffet, gained fame for his sober artistic style and diverse subject matter, ranging from still lifes to portraits and landscapes. He was part of the French anti-Abstract group ?L?Homme T?moin,? active during a period dominated by Abstraction in the art world. Despite this, in 1955, at not even thirty years old, he was recognized as the most important Post-War artist by the magazine Connaissance des Arts. Buffet received formal training at Paris? prestigious ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts. Throughout his career, Buffet exhibited his works across the globe, with solo shows at prestigious venues such as Berlin?s French Institute, Paris? Postal Museum, and Tokyo?s Odakyu Museum. In 1978, he even designed a French stamp featuring the Institut de France and the Pont des Arts. His artistic approach was often described as Miserablist, combining modern aesthetics with graphic simplicity to portray a new postwar world through muted colors and rich linework. From jagged, brightly-colored still lifes to dreary, elongated portraits, Buffet's goal was always to evoke and provoke emotions through his art. Despite experiencing a decline in popularity toward the end of the 20th century, Buffet's tragic suicide in 1999, following a battle with Parkinson?s disease, led to a renewed interest in his work and legacy. Related Styles and Movements Lithography Etching Art Brut Still Life Painting Landscape Painting Anti-Abstract Art Miserablism Highlights and Achievements In 1973, Buffet was awarded the title of Officer of the L?gion d?Honneur, which ranks among France?s top artistic honors. In 1974, he was inducted into Paris? Acad?mie des Beaux-Arts. A museum in Shizuoka, Japan, is dedicated to his work. His 1961 painting Les clowns musiciens, le saxophoniste sold for $16,450,000 HKD (over $2M USD) in December 2021 via Christie?s. Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis.

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