Attributed to Bernard Buffet, French, 1928 to 1999, oil still life painting on canvas, showcasing potted flowers in all their natural glory. Signed by the artist and dated 1983. Framed. Bernard Buffet was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor. An extremely prolific artist, he produced a varied and extensive body of work. His style was exclusively figurative and is often classified as expressionist or miserabilist. French Paintings And Art Collectibles.