Rare Bernard Buffet Limited Edition Lithograph, Signed in Matrix, No. 295, 1961, Custom Framed

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Description

Original rare limited-edition lithograph by Bernard Buffet, printed in March 1961 by Grafiche Milani on fine Cartiera Ventura paper. Issued … Read more Original rare limited-edition lithograph by Bernard Buffet, printed in March 1961 by Grafiche Milani on fine Cartiera Ventura paper. Issued as a numbered limited edition and signed and dated in the matrix, this work represents an excellent example of Buffet's distinctive postwar graphic style. Following completion of the edition, the printing plates were destroyed, further enhancing the rarity and collectibility of this piece.

Bernard Buffet remains one of the most recognizable figures of twentieth-century French art. Celebrated for his expressive linear style, dramatic compositions, and unmistakable visual language, Buffet's works continue to attract collectors worldwide for their historical importance and enduring appeal within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Details

Artist: Bernard Buffet
Medium: Limited Edition Lithograph
Print Date: March 1961
Edition: Numbered Limited Edition No. 295
Paper: Cartiera Ventura paper
Printer/Publisher: Grafiche Milani
Signature: Signed and dated in the matrix
Image Size: 40 × 50 cm (15.7 × 19.7 in.)
Frame Size: 22 × 26 in.
Condition: Very good vintage condition

Authentication

Accompanied by gallery-prepared documentation, including:

Certificate of Authenticity
Provenance documentation
Numbered edition justification
Copy of supporting authentication documentation
Framing

Professionally custom framed using archival, museum-quality materials:

Solid wood moulding
Crescent™ Acid-Free Museum Rag Mat™
Acid-free backing
Tru Vue™ UV-protective, anti-glare museum glass

Framed in-house by Modern Now™ to gallery exhibition standards and ready to hang.

Why We Love It

A highly desirable limited-edition lithograph by one of France's most influential postwar artists. Buffet's bold linework and emotionally charged compositions possess a timeless sophistication that complements a wide range of interiors. The combination of its numbered edition, matrix signature, destroyed printing plates, and museum-quality archival framing makes this an exceptional acquisition for collectors seeking an authentic and increasingly scarce example of Bernard Buffet's graphic work. See less