
Framed Lithograph by Bernard Buffet (1928-1999)
This item is a large-format lithograph by the internationally acclaimed French expressionist artist Bernard Buffet. Typical of Buffet’s signature style, the artwork features stark, angular black outlines and a muted palette that evokes a sense of melancholy and austerity. The subject matter depicts a structured urban or suburban landscape featuring a multi-story building alongside leafless, pollarded trees against a vast sky. The composition relies on strong vertical lines and geometric spatial arrangements. The print is professionally mounted with a wide white mat and housed in a dark, clean-lined rectangular frame. The lithographic process ensures a rich application of ink, highlighting the artist's characteristic 'miserabilist' technique developed in the post-WWII era. The paper appears in good visual condition within the frame, showing no immediate signs of foxing or water damage, though light-induced fading cannot be fully ruled out without closer inspection. The sharpness of the linework and the quality of the paper stock suggest an authentic mid-to-late 20th-century production. Such works are highly valued for their distinctive graphic quality and historical significance within the Parisian art scene.
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$1,500 - $2,500
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Fine Art Prints & Lithographs
Appraised On
February 13, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,500 - $2,500
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lithographie de Bernard Buffet
Item Description
This item is a large-format lithograph by the internationally acclaimed French expressionist artist Bernard Buffet. Typical of Buffet’s signature style, the artwork features stark, angular black outlines and a muted palette that evokes a sense of melancholy and austerity. The subject matter depicts a structured urban or suburban landscape featuring a multi-story building alongside leafless, pollarded trees against a vast sky. The composition relies on strong vertical lines and geometric spatial arrangements. The print is professionally mounted with a wide white mat and housed in a dark, clean-lined rectangular frame. The lithographic process ensures a rich application of ink, highlighting the artist's characteristic 'miserabilist' technique developed in the post-WWII era. The paper appears in good visual condition within the frame, showing no immediate signs of foxing or water damage, though light-induced fading cannot be fully ruled out without closer inspection. The sharpness of the linework and the quality of the paper stock suggest an authentic mid-to-late 20th-century production. Such works are highly valued for their distinctive graphic quality and historical significance within the Parisian art scene.
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