Conrad Buff (Swiss, 1886-1975) Butte Landscape, n. d.
Oil on board Board: 24” x 36” Frame: 26.25” x 38.25”
Signed Lower Right: CONRAD BUFF Verso: Stamped: “This painting is by Conrad Buff and has been stamped with the official estate signature Mary Elizabeth Buff”
Buff was a prominent Californian painter throughout the twentieth century. His works defy one dominant style and blend elements of California Impressionism with Modernist structure and composition. This piece, like many of his other mountain landscapes, emphasizes strong geometric lines, using bold colors laid down in mostly flat layers, with touches of white and yellow.
Provenance: John Moran Auctioneers, California and American Fine Art Auction, Monrovia, CA, November 14, 2023, Lot 141 Private Collection, Utah
