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Bernard Buffet Art

French, 1928-1999

Bernard Buffet was born on July 10, 1928, in Paris. He was a French painter of Expressionism and a member of the anti-abstract art group L'homme Témoin. He studied art at the École Nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts and worked in the studio of the painter Eugène Narbonne. Buffet died on October 4, 1999, in Tourtour, France.

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Artist: Bernard Buffet
Sancho Pança

Sancho Pança

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1989 Edition : /200 Publisher : Galerie Maurice Garnier (Paris) 75.50 cm. x 57.50 cm. 29.72 in. x 22.64 in. (paper) 65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.69 in. (image) ...

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1980s Abstract Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Le Tambour, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
Le Tambour, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

Le Tambour, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Le Tambour Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The work is i...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Valmy, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
Valmy, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

Valmy, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Valmy Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Exc...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Fouquier-Tinville, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
Fouquier-Tinville, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

Fouquier-Tinville, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Fouquier-Tinville Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The wo...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Robespierre, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
Robespierre, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

Robespierre, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Robespierre Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The work is ...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Danton, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
Danton, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

Danton, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Danton Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Ex...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Les Tricoteuses, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
Les Tricoteuses, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

Les Tricoteuses, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Les Tricoteuses Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The work...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

La Guillotine, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
La Guillotine, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

La Guillotine, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - La Guillotine Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The work i...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Mirabeau, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed
Mirabeau, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

Mirabeau, Original Lithograph, Expressionist, 1977, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Mirabeau Lithograph from 1977. The edition of 103/150. On Arches paper with watermark. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm. Hand signed. The work is in ...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

The Stone Garden, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed
The Stone Garden, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

The Stone Garden, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - The Stone Garden Lithograph from 1981. Artsit's edition. On Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 71 x 53.5 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent c...

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1980s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Voyage au Japon, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed
Voyage au Japon, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

Voyage au Japon, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Voyage au Japon Lithograph from 1981. Artsit's edition. On Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 71 x 53.5 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent co...

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1980s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Katsura Rikyu-Kyoto, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed
Katsura Rikyu-Kyoto, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

Katsura Rikyu-Kyoto, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Katsura Rikyu-Kyoto Lithograph from 1981. Artsit's edition. On Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 71 x 53.5 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellen...

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1980s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Sigura Bank, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed
Sigura Bank, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

Sigura Bank, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Sigura Bank Lithograph from 1981. Artsit's edition. On Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 71 x 53.5 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condit...

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1980s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Temple To-ji, Kyoto, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed
Temple To-ji, Kyoto, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

Temple To-ji, Kyoto, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Temple To-ji,Kyoto Lithograph from 1981. Artsit's edition. On Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 71 x 53.5 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent...

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1980s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Nishi-Ginza, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed
Nishi-Ginza, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

Nishi-Ginza, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1981, Signed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in OPOLE, PL

Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Nishi-Ginza Lithograph from 1981. Artsit's edition. On Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 53.5 x 39 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condit...

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1980s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet -- Carmen
Bernard Buffet -- Carmen

Bernard Buffet -- Carmen

By Bernard Buffet

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Bernard Buffet Carmen, 1962 Lithograph Hand signed lower right, Numbered 102/180 Image size: 65 x 51 cm Sheet size: 76 x 56 cm Reference : Buisson, no.56.62

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1960s Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet -- Vase of Flowers
Bernard Buffet -- Vase of Flowers

Bernard Buffet -- Vase of Flowers

By Bernard Buffet

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Bernard Buffet Vase of Flowers, C. 1980 Drypoint in black, Hand signed lower right, Numbered 63/120 Image size: 65 x 50.5 cm Sheet size: 76 x 58 cm Reference : Buisson, no.56.63

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1960s Bernard Buffet Art

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Drypoint

Picador et Cigarière

Picador et Cigarière

By Bernard Buffet

Located in PARIS, FR

Bernard Buffet (French, 1928 – 1999) was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor. An extremely prolific artist, he produced a varied and extensive body of work. His style was excl...

Category

20th Century Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Rooster
Rooster

Rooster

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

signed and dated in plate; numbered in pencil lithograph on arches paper edition 82 of 300

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1950s Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet -- Bouquet De Lys (Bouquet of lilies)
Bernard Buffet -- Bouquet De Lys (Bouquet of lilies)

Bernard Buffet -- Bouquet De Lys (Bouquet of lilies)

By Bernard Buffet

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Bernard Buffet Bouquet De Lys (Bouquet of lilies), 1963 drypoint in black, Edition EA lower left Hand signed lower right, Image size: 65 x 50 cm Sheet size: 76 x 56 cm Bibliography ...

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1960s Bernard Buffet Art

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Drypoint

La Cafeteria Rouge

La Cafeteria Rouge

By Bernard Buffet

Located in PARIS, FR

Bernard Buffet (French, 1928 – 1999) was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor. An extremely prolific artist, he produced a varied and extensive body of work. His style was excl...

Category

1980s Bernard Buffet Art

Materials

Lithograph

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

By Bernard Buffet

Located in PARIS, FR

Bernard Buffet (French, 1928 – 1999) was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor. An extremely prolific artist, he produced a varied and extensive body of work. His style was excl...

Category

1960s Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Pansies, from L'Atelier Mourlot, 1965
Bernard Buffet, Pansies, from L'Atelier Mourlot, 1965

Bernard Buffet, Pansies, from L'Atelier Mourlot, 1965

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Pensees (Pansies), from the album Les Lithographies de L'Atelier Mourlot, Paris (The Lithographs of the Mourlot Worksh...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, House of BB, from Lithographs II, 1987
Bernard Buffet, House of BB, from Lithographs II, 1987

Bernard Buffet, House of BB, from Lithographs II, 1987

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Maison de BB (House of BB), originates from the 1987 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographe II (Bernard Buffet, Lithographe...

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1980s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, The Swimming Pool, from Lithographs II, 1987
Bernard Buffet, The Swimming Pool, from Lithographs II, 1987

Bernard Buffet, The Swimming Pool, from Lithographs II, 1987

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled La piscine (The Swimming Pool), originates from the 1987 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographe II (Bernard Buffet, Lithogr...

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1980s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, House of Bernard Buffet, from Lithographs II, 1987
Bernard Buffet, House of Bernard Buffet, from Lithographs II, 1987

Bernard Buffet, House of Bernard Buffet, from Lithographs II, 1987

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Maison de Bernard Buffet (House of Bernard Buffet), originates from the 1987 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographe II (Ber...

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1980s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979
Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979

Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1970s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979
Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979

Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1970s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979
Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979

Bernard Buffet, Saint-Tropez, from Lithographs I, 1979

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1970s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Still Life with Irises, from Lithographs I, 1979
Bernard Buffet, Still Life with Irises, from Lithographs I, 1979

Bernard Buffet, Still Life with Irises, from Lithographs I, 1979

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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 ...

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1970s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, House of Cards, from Lithographs I, 1979
Bernard Buffet, House of Cards, from Lithographs I, 1979

Bernard Buffet, House of Cards, from Lithographs I, 1979

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Chateau de cartes (House of Cards), originates from the 1979 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographe I, published by Edition...

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1970s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, A Small Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, A Bullfighter, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, A Bullfighter, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, A Bullfighter, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Un torero (A Bullfighter), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by Tudor Pu...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Jojo the Clown, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, Jojo the Clown, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, Jojo the Clown, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Jojo le clown (Jojo the Clown), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by Tud...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, On the Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, On the Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, On the Beach, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Sur la plage (On the Beach), originates from the 1967 album Bernard Buffet, Lithographs 1952-1966, published by Tudor ...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Little Owl, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, Little Owl, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, Little Owl, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, The Village Road, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, The Village Road, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, The Village Road, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Clown on Red Background, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, Clown on Red Background, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, Clown on Red Background, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), titled Clown sur fond rouge (Clown on Red Background), 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 the solitary clown figure 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: Clown sur fond rouge (Clown on Red Background), 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 Clown...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Bouquet of Purple Flowers, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, Bouquet of Purple Flowers, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, Bouquet of Purple Flowers, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

Materials

Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Still Life with Fruits, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, Still Life with Fruits, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, Still Life with Fruits, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Still Life with a Bottle, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, Still Life with a Bottle, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, Still Life with a Bottle, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Pair of Birds, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967
Bernard Buffet, Pair of Birds, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

Bernard Buffet, Pair of Birds, from Lithographs 1952-1966, 1967

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, The Umbels, from Memories and Portraits of Artists, 1972
Bernard Buffet, The Umbels, from Memories and Portraits of Artists, 1972

Bernard Buffet, The Umbels, from Memories and Portraits of Artists, 1972

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1970s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Buffet, Violin and Mozart Score, 1965
Bernard Buffet, Violin and Mozart Score, 1965

Bernard Buffet, Violin and Mozart Score, 1965

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

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...

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1960s Modern Bernard Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Valmondois

Valmondois

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

Any additional questions we suggest a phone conversation through 1st. Dibs .. Bernard Buffet paintings sell between $100,000.00 for a small painting too several million dollars. This...

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1990s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Oil

Bouquet of Roses
Bouquet of Roses

Bouquet of Roses

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

Any additional questions we suggest a phone conversation through 1st. Dibs . Bernard Buffet paintings sell between $100,000.00 for a small painting too several million dollars. This ...

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1990s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Oil

Le service a cafe

Le service a cafe

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

" Le service a cafe" illustrated on the paintings of Bernard Buffet, Vol.11 by Yann le Pichon, 2 page full color reproduction p.474-475.This painting is a very rare important museum ...

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1970s Expressionist Bernard Buffet Art

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Oil

Bouquet of Lilies

Bouquet of Lilies

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

This bouquet is a beautiful work of art by the French Master, Bernard Buffet , painted in the medium of gouache and oil . You can see the art work has raised texture and one can also...

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Mid-20th Century French School Bernard Buffet Art

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Gouache

Bernard Buffet art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bernard Buffet art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, yellow, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bernard Buffet in lithograph, paint, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Bernard Buffet art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Georges Braque, Leonor Fini, and Marino Marini. Bernard Buffet art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $280,715, while the average work can sell for $725.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Bernard Buffet used a variety of media over the course of his career. The French artist produced more than 8,000 paintings, employing watercolors and oil paints. He also worked in lithography and produced engravings and prints. Some of his most famous pieces include Tête de Clown, Deux Hommes Nus and Nature Morte. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Bernard Buffet art.