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Conrad Buff
Conrad Buff Pencil Self-Portrait

1960s-1970s

$1,250
£960.33
€1,103.41
CA$1,758.28
A$1,975.35
CHF 1,032.12
MX$24,110.05
NOK 13,104.94
SEK 12,335.54
DKK 8,234.03

About the Item

Pencil self-portrait of Conrad Buff. This a part of a small selection of unique oil abstract paintings by a well-recognized and talented artist. Conrad Buff is less known for this body of work, which he began painting late in his life in 1960’s to 1970’s. Signed C. Buff at bottom right. Undated. Each is stamped with official estate signature We are offering this pencil portrait prior to framing; measurements given is for unframed artwork. The paintings in this series will arrive from framer within 10 days, all in white frames and matting. Conrad Buff was born in 1886 in Switzerland and was known from an early age to be a gifted artist. He briefly enrolled in private art school in Munich and soon after made his way to the United States. Los Angeles was his home, but he spent much of his life painting mountains, the desert…the Southwest: Utah, New Mexico and Nevada. We are showing image of book “The Art & Life of CONRAD BUFF” for illustration purpose, as our only gallery copy, it is not available for sale.
  • Creator:
    Conrad Buff (1886-1975, Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    1960s-1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.44 in (1.12 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU123615174402

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