Bernard Buffet Art

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Les ombelles (The Umbels), originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie., Paris, in collab...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Petit hibou (Little Owl), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by Tudor Pub...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled La route du village (The Village Road), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, publishe...

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1979 on Arches paper for the "Bernard Buffet Lithographe" catalogue raisonne. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (318 x 235 mm). Not signed....

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Nature morte aux iris (Still Life with Irises), originates from the 1979 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographe I (Bernard ...

BERNARD BUFFET lithograph signed and numbered “New York IX”. In good condition measures 28x21

Lithograph, 1985 Edition : 54/150 Publisher : Maurice Garnier (Paris) Printer : Mourlot (Paris) Catalog : [Sorlier 465] 58.00 cm. x 76.00 cm. 22.83 in. x 29.92 in. (paper) 50.00 cm....

Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) Dry Point Etching, Street Scene, Marked on Back of Paper With Watermark 8" × 10"; 17 1/2" × 19" Framed Overall From the Estate of a Prominent French–Afri...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Couple d'oiseaux (Pair of Birds), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by T...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Nature morte avec des fruits (Still Life with Fruits), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Nature morte avec une bouteille (Still Life with a Bottle), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs...

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1968 by the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches (310 x 240 mm). There is printed text on the back, as issued. Signed ...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Saint-Tropez (Saint-Tropez), originates from the 1979 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographe I (Bernard Buffet, Lithographe...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Le bouquet de fleurs violettes (Bouquet of Purple Flowers), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York, under the direction of Fernand Mourlot, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, November 1967. The composition exemplifies Buffet’s austere poetic vision, presenting floral forms through rigid structure, stark contour, and controlled spatial tension that reflect his mature graphic language and existential restraint. Executed as a lithograph on velin Acropole paper, papier fabrique par les Papeteries de Renage, this work measures 12.375 x 9.5 inches (31.43 x 24.13 cm). Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The printing reflects the technical authority of the Mourlot Freres atelier, long regarded as the foremost fine art lithographic studio of the twentieth century. Artwork Details: Artist: Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) Title: Le bouquet de fleurs violettes (Bouquet of Purple Flowers), from Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967 Medium: Lithograph on velin Acropole, papier fabrique par les Papeteries de Renage Dimensions: 12.375 x 9.5 inches (31.43 x 24.13 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1967 Publisher: Tudor Publishing Company, New York, under the direction of Fernand Mourlot, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Buffet, Bernard, and Charles Sorlier. Bernard Buffet: Lithographe I-II. M. Trinckvel, 1979-1987, illustration 103-115 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York Notes: Excerpted from the album, Executed in November 1967 on the press of Fernand Mourlot, Paris, France, this work has been printed on velin Acropole manufactured by Papeteries de Renage. The typography is by the Imprimerie Union. CXXV press-numbered examples were printed on velin d'Arches. Each includes two additional original lithographs by Bernard Buffet, bearing the signature of the artist. About the Publication: Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published in 1967 by Tudor Publishing Company in New York under the artistic direction of Fernand Mourlot, stands as one of the most authoritative surveys of Buffet’s graphic production. Conceived to present a comprehensive view of his lithographic work to an international audience, the album reflects the high standards of Parisian art publishing in the mid twentieth century, emphasizing clarity, tonal fidelity, and elegant design. The collaboration with Mourlot Freres ensured exceptional fidelity to Buffet’s line, preserving the sharp contrasts and architectural rigor that define his style. Carefully produced with attention to paper quality, typography, and printing precision, the publication documents more than a decade of Buffet’s evolution as a printmaker and occupies a central position in the scholarship and collecting of his graphic oeuvre. Today, the album remains among the most sought after examples, valued for its documentation of one of the era’s most recognizable and debated artistic voices. About the Artist: Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) was a French painter and printmaker whose unmistakable linear style, technical precision, and emotional intensity made him one of the most influential and prolific artists of the 20th century. Born in Paris, Buffet entered the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts at fifteen and soon developed a visual language defined by taut black outlines, muted tones, and haunting stillness that reflected the existential climate of postwar Europe. Influenced by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Buffet forged a path that blended classical rigor with modern expression. Emerging in the late 1940s as a prodigy of French modernism, he rose to fame after his work L'Homme accoude was acquired by the Musee National d'Art Moderne, and by his early twenties, he was being heralded as a successor to Picasso. His stark depictions of Parisian streets, still lifes, religious scenes, clowns, and self portraits embodied the human struggle with isolation and resilience, capturing the postwar spirit with both intellect and empathy. Buffet’s disciplined draftsmanship, emotional gravity, and refusal to abandon figuration during the dominance of abstraction set him apart from his contemporaries and aligned him with the existentialism of Jean Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he achieved international acclaim, exhibiting across Europe, America, and Asia, and in 1955 won the Prix de la Critique. His prolific output of over eight thousand works across painting, lithography, and illustration secured his place as one of the defining artistic voices of his generation. His highest auction record was achieved by Le Cirque (1961), which sold for 13.6 million USD at Christies Hong Kong on May 26, 2022. Bernard Buffet Le bouquet...

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Une petite plage (A Small Beach), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by T...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Une petite plage (A Small Beach), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by T...

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1968 by the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches (310 x 240 mm). Signed in the plate, not by hand.

Artist: Bernard Buffet Title: Brittany, Port Saint-Jean Medium: Engraving Year: 1992 Edition: 71/120 Image Size: 18" x 23 3/4" Sheet Size: 23" x 29 7/8" Frame Size: 29 1/2" x 35 1/2"...

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

Untitled is a modern artwork realized by Bernard Buffet (Parigi 1928-Tourtour 1999) in 1954. Mixed colored lithograph. Includes frame: 84 x 70 cm Signature, date and edition on pl...

This artwork, titled "Le Travesti" (The Transvestite) from the suite "Mon Cirque" 1968, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown French artist Bernard Buffet, 1928-...

This striking original exhibition poster was created for the Bernard Buffet show Kabuki, held at the Galerie Maurice Garnier in Paris from February 4 to March 26, 1988. A rare and atmospheric piece, it showcases the French expressionist’s intense fascination with the theatricality and symbolism of Japanese Kabuki theatre. The central image features two dramatic Kabuki figures in stylized traditional robes, rendered in Buffet’s unmistakable graphic style—angular lines, stark contrasts, and somber, mask-like faces. The elongated limbs and exaggerated expressions exemplify Buffet’s signature approach to the human form, while the intricate detailing of the costumes reveals his respect for the cultural richness of Kabuki performance. This poster is more than a simple exhibition announcement—it is a work of art in its own right, reflecting a unique cultural dialogue between East and West. Printed in bold black with elegant gold typography, it captures the refinement of the Galerie Maurice Garnier and the theatrical elegance of the subject. An exceptional piece for collectors of Bernard Buffet, theatrical art, or vintage French exhibition posters...

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

Bernard Buffet French Riviera : Saint Tropez Village, 1977 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Unsigned On vellum 76 x 65 cm (c. 30 x 26 in) Authenticated with the blind stamp o...

Woodcut on vélin d'Arches paper. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Vingt fables de La fontaine, 1961. Published by Éd...

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

Bernard BUFFET Circus : The Clown Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On paper 68 x 52 cm (c. 27 x 21 in) REFRENCES : Catalogue raisonne Bernard B...

Color lithograph, 1965. Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Numbered 118/150 in pencil, lower left. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Published by Alain C. Mazo and Co., Paris. ...

Bernard BUFFET Bread & life Stone lithograph Printed signature in the plate Atelier Mourlot, 1964 c. 31 x 21" REFRENCES : Catalogue raisonne Bernard Buffet Lithographe vol 1, page ...

An original Mourlot edition of Bernard Buffets groundbreaking still life, "Still Life With Fruit". The still life depicts cherries and a cocktail glass. Printed as one of 11 lithogr...

Flowers Color lithograph Signed in pencil (see photo) Annotated in pencil "Eprueve HC" (see photo) A trial proof reserved for the artist Printed by Mourlot, Paris First edition was 1...

Lithograph, 1985 Edition : 92/150 Publisher : Maurice Garnier (Paris) Printer : Mourlot (Paris) Catalog : [Sorlier 468] 58.00 cm. x 76.00 cm. 22.83 in. x 29.92 in. (paper) 50.00 cm....

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

Bernard BUFFET Selfportrait , 1982 Original lithograph in colors (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On paper 66 x 52 cm (c. 26 x 21 inch) REFRENCES : Catalogue raiso...

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

This striking 1967 original travel poster by Bernard Buffet was commissioned by the Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF) to promote rail travel to the French capital. With its moody palett...

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

These works were printed in November 1967 by Fernand Mourlot, master lithographer in Paris.

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Violon et partition de Mozart (Violin and Mozart Score), from the folio Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy (Letter to My Painter Raoul Dufy), originates from the 1965 edition published by Librairie academique Perrin et Cie, Paris...

Bernard BUFFET (1928-1999) Still Life with Violin, 1965 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 30 x 24 cm (c. 11.8 x 9.4 in) INFORMATION :...

Bernard BUFFET (1928-1999) Circus : Jojo The Clown, 1967 Original Lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Vidalon vellum 31 x 24 cm (c. 12.2 x 9.44 in) REFERENCE : Catalog of Bernard Buffet lithograph...

Lithograph, 1986 Edition : EA XXVI/XXX Printer : Sorlier (Paris) Catalog : [Sorlier II, jacquette de couverture] 54.00 cm. x 76.00 cm. 21.26 in. x 29.92 in. (paper) 35.00 cm. x 54.0...

This colorful lithograph is by Bernard Buffet. It is titled “Le Bouquet Violet”. It was printed by Mourlot in 1968. The lithograph is signed in the stone. I...

This artwork, titled "Clown sur Fond Bleu" from the suite "Clowns" 1985, is an original color lithograph on Arches watermarked paper by renown French artist Bernard Buffet, 1928-1999...

Bernard Buffet Blue Flowers Stone lithograph in colors Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) INFORMATION : Edited for the portfolio Les Peintr...

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) The Canal, 1955 Original etching Hand signed in pencil Numbered /125 copies On BFK Rives vellum size 56 x 76.5 cm (c. 22 x 30 in) Very good condition REF...

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Les Iris bleus (The Blue Irises), from the folio Les Peintres mes amis (The Painters My Friends), originates from the 1965 edition published by Editions d'art Les Heures Claires, Paris...

Drypoint etching on papier de Rives B.F.K. pur fil paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Voyages fantastiques aux États et empires de la l...

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Voyages Fantastiques aux États et Empires de la Lune et du Soleil (Cyrano de Bergerac) Complete portfolio of 18 original drypoint etchings from 1958. E...

Drypoint etching on papier de Rives B.F.K. pur fil paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Voyages fantastiques aux États et empires de la l...

Bernard BUFFET (1928-1999) Women's Games : Spring, 1970 Original lithograph Unsigned On vellum 75 x 55 cm (c. 30 x 22") References : Bernard Buffet - Lithographe / Mourlot, ref. #...

Bernard BUFFET (1928-1999) Women's Games : Ode en son Honneur, 1970 Original lithograph Unsigned On vellum 75 x 55 cm (c. 30 x 22") References : Bernard Buffet - Lithographe / Mou...

Bernard BUFFET Power Station, 1968 Lithograph (Printed in Atelier Mourlot) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 40 x 75 cm (c. 16 x 30in) Excellent...

Color lithograph realized by Buffet in 1960. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Edition of 59/125; numbered in pencil. Burnishing of the sheet on edges.

Drypoint etching on papier de Rives B.F.K. pur fil paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Voyages fantastiques aux États et empires de la l...

Bernard BUFFET Siemens computer, 1968 MEDIUM : Lithograph PRINTER : Atelier Mourlot SIGNATURE : Plate signed PAPER : Vellum DIMENSIONS : 33 x 67 cm - 13 x 27" Excellent co...