An essential reference for collectors and dealers of Bernard Buffet (1928-1999). This is the definitive Catalogue Raisonné covering Buffet's drypoint etchings (Pointes Sèches) produced between 1948 and 1980.

Published jointly by Éditions d'Art de Francony and Éditions Maurice Garnier (Buffet's primary art dealer), this volume offers authoritative documentation of the artist's graphic work.

Key Features:

Comprehensive: Illustrates 367 drypoint works with detailed reference data.

Authority: Features text by Maurice Rheims of the Académie Française.

Publisher: Published by the artist's official representative, ensuring accuracy.

Visuals: Includes black & white reproductions that capture the stark, angular lines characteristic of Buffet's expressionist style.

Item Specifics:

Publisher: Éditions d'Art de Francony / Maurice Garnier

Date: June 1983 (1st Edition covering this period)

Language: French (With credits for Japanese/English translations in colophon, making it accessible).

Condition: Very Good (Vintage). The binding is tight. The cover shows minor shelf wear consistent with age but retains its gloss. Interior pages are clean without markings or foxing.

Why Collect This: For any serious collector of School of Paris (École de Paris) art, having the catalogue raisonné is crucial for verifying authenticity and provenance. This out-of-print volume is a beautiful object in itself and a key key to understanding Buffet's mastery of the drypoint technique.

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