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Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969). Porte Saint-Denis, 1963. Oil on canvas. 18 x 21-3/4 inches (45.7 x 55.2 cm). Si...
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Description
Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969)Porte Saint-Denis, 1963
Oil on canvas
18 x 21-3/4 inches (45.7 x 55.2 cm)
Signed lower right: Edouard Cortès
PROVENANCE:
James Vincent Raia, Park Ridge, Illinois;
Thence by descent to the present owner, 1999.
We wish to thank Vicki Arnot of Arnot Gallery for confirming the authenticity of this painting. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the lot.
We would also like to thank Nicole Verdier for confirming the authenticity of this painting, which will be included in her forthcoming Volume III of Edouard Cortès, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint.
More information about Cortès, Edouard-Léon. See also: Cortès, Edouard Léon, Cortes, Edouard Leon, Cortes, Edouard-Leon Artist.
Condition Report*:
Unlined canvas. Three small areas of minor disruption to the paint texture, possibly caused by contact with water, visible below the varnish layer in the lower left quadrant. Otherwise, there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Apparent retouching applied to reddish brown tones of the clothing on the central group of three figures. Some modern pigments fluoresce.
Framed Dimensions 24.5 X 28.5 X 1.75 Inches
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Apparent retouching applied to reddish brown tones of the clothing on the central group of three figures. Some modern pigments fluoresce.
Framed Dimensions 24.5 X 28.5 X 1.75 Inches
Auction Info
2021 December 3 Fine European Art Signature® Auction #8062 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2021
3rd
Friday
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