$450
Bernard Buffet (French, 1928-1999). "Monkey Pianist", lithograph in colors, limited edition 2/120, pencil numbered lower left margin, pencil signed lower right of center margin. Chromolithograph print in Buffet's noted colorblock style depicting a small monkey dressed in green jacket, tiny top hat, and yellow pants as he sits at a miniature baby grand piano on six rolling legs, the background a saturated crimson red setting off the monkey's tan face with weathered expression, the composition characterized by thick and fast black brushstrokes filled with fields of color. Sheet size approximately 28.375" x 20.125". Image size approximately 26.75" x 18.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-03
