Valuation and Expertise Bernard Buffet

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The Art of Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet is a French artist belonging to the expressionist movement. His works are characterized by straight, uninterrupted lines, often dark color palettes, and angular figures representing melancholy. His clown portraits, particularly sought after in the art market, are highly recognizable.

Valuation and Sale Prices of Bernard Buffet's Works

Bernard Buffet's paintings generally sell between 300,000 and 800,000 euros in the art market, with oil on canvas often reaching record prices. However, the prices of his creations vary depending on the subject, technique, and size.

Minimum – Maximum Estimation

• Painting: 60 – 1,500,000 €
• Drawing or watercolor: 50 – 190,000 €
• Print: 10 – 145,000 €
• Object: 20 – 12,000 €

Prints Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet's prints are the most common works in the art market. Views of the Eiffel Tower as well as circus scenes and clowns are themes particularly appreciated by buyers. Most of these works are lithographs, either colored or not. The valuations for Bernard Buffet's prints range from a few hundred euros to 145,000 euros.

Paintings Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet's paintings are also highly appreciated. Most of his compositions feature representations of people, animals, nudes, and landscapes. Still lifes and birds are generally less sought after than other compositions. The price of a painting can reach up to 1,104,235 euros, a record held by "Les clowns musiciens, le saxophoniste" (c. 1991, 225.4 x 270 cm, oil on canvas) sold in 2016 at Christie’s.

Drawings Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet's drawings tackle the same themes as his paintings and are characterized by their thick, black lines. Most are watercolors, but Buffet often used mixed techniques. Drawings are estimated between 50 euros and 190,000 euros.

Bernard Buffet's Signature

Bernard Buffet signed his paintings with his full name. Do not hesitate to consult our experts who can authenticate a signature.

Who is Bernard Buffet?

Bernard Buffet, born July 10, 1928, in Paris and deceased on October 4, 1999, in Tourtour, was a young prodigy of expressionist art. After studying drawing and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he was quickly recognized by collectors. Buffet produced around 8,000 paintings throughout his career, distinguished by a style between traditional academicism and contemporary art trends. He was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1974 and became a Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur in 1971.

The Work of Bernard Buffet

Buffet produced about a hundred drawings per year until 1999. His production is substantial, with approximately 8,000 paintings. His style, a compromise between 19th-century realism and contemporary trends, was well-received and appreciated, particularly in Japan.

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