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Guy Buffet Art

b. 1943
I was born in Paris in the district of Montparnasse on January 13, 1943. My Father, Jules Cesar Buffet, was 65 years old at the time and still the Postmaster of that district far beyond his retirement due to post war circumstances. My father knew and loved Montparnasse. During my early youth, my father loved to take "his son" for walks in the district and show me the famous landmarks such as, "La Coupole" , one of my favorite eateries even today, where famous artists such as Modigliani, Picasso, Chagall, Braque and Foujita would spend most of their days and evenings. As a Postmaster, he also knew where those artists lived and would show me their houses and studios and tell endless stories about their works and their lives.
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"Final Judgement" Large original colors lithograph.
"Final Judgement" Large original colors lithograph.

"Final Judgement" Large original colors lithograph.

By Guy Buffet

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Final Judgement" c.1990, is an original colors lithograph on paper by noted French artist Guy Buffet, 1943-2023. It is hand signed and numbered 188/350 in pe...

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Late 20th Century Modern Guy Buffet Art

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Les Quais de la Seine with Notre Dame, Paris.
Les Quais de la Seine with Notre Dame, Paris.

Les Quais de la Seine with Notre Dame, Paris.

By Guy Buffet

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork Titled "Les Quais de la Seine with Notre Dame, Paris" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted French artist Guy Buffet, 1943-2023. It is signed at the lower right c...

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Late 20th Century Modern Guy Buffet Art

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Oil

The Fifth Hole (Kapalua Resort Hawaii)
The Fifth Hole (Kapalua Resort Hawaii)

The Fifth Hole (Kapalua Resort Hawaii)

By Guy Buffet

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Fifth Hole (Kapalua Resort Hawaii)" c.1985, is an original color lithograph on paper by noted French artist Guy Buffet, 1943-2023. It is hand signed and numb...

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Late 20th Century Modern Guy Buffet Art

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Lithograph

Poker Night at the Club
Poker Night at the Club

Poker Night at the Club

By Guy Buffet

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Poker Night at the Club" c.1990 is an original color lithograph on paper by noted French artist Guy Buffet, b.1943. It is hand signed and numbered 240/350 in pen...

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Late 20th Century Modern Guy Buffet Art

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Large Original Oil on Canvas Cityscape of Paris by Guy Buffett
Large Original Oil on Canvas Cityscape of Paris by Guy Buffett

Large Original Oil on Canvas Cityscape of Paris by Guy Buffett

By Guy Buffet

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous original oil on canvas cityscape of Paris, France by noted artist Guy Buffett, circa 1970s. The large painting depicts a view down the Seine river ...

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20th Century French Guy Buffet Art

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"A Boring Afternoon"
"A Boring Afternoon"

"A Boring Afternoon"

By Guy Buffet

Located in Warren, NJ

Oil on Canvas In good conditon Needs new matting due to staining Measures 32x28 international buyers must cover shipping expense

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1980s Guy Buffet Art

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"Paris Concept in Luxenberg"
"Paris Concept in Luxenberg"

"Paris Concept in Luxenberg"

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Located in Warren, NJ

Oil on canvas One of Guy's Best pieces Measures 26x22 in good condition International buyers must cover shipping expense

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1980s Guy Buffet Art

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Canvas

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