Significant Artworks by Bernard Buffet and Aref El-Rayess Lead Leonard Auction’s Upcoming Sale

French painter and printmaker Bernard Buffet produced an extensive body of over 8,000 works during his lifetime. He was a proponent of representational art and also a member of the anti-abstraction group L’homme Témoin. Some of his popular subjects included townscapes depicting pointed and elongated forms with subdued hues. The somber mood of his paintings was considered to be an expression of post-war emotions. Cafe Restaurant, Au Bon Coin, a mixed media on paper by Buffet, is a key highlight of the upcoming Leonard Auction event. Like most of his works, this one too portrays black outlines and persistent brush strokes that evoke melancholy. Another noteworthy painting is an abstract landscape by Lebanese artist Aref El-Rayess. Inspired by the Arabian Desert, the oil on canvas work is framed in linen-lined gold-tone wood. The painter is known for exploring varied materials and painting techniques, including elasticity and resistance.

A lithograph by Joan Miró titled Peinture-Poésie also leads the listing. The influential Spanish artist is noted for his distinctive bold outlines, vivid colors and organic shapes. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming May Online Auction (Sale #302), visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.