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Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969). Boulevard de la Madeleine au crépuscule. Oil on canvas. 18-1/4 x 21-3/4 inches ...
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Sold on Nov 18, 2025 for:
$35,000.00
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Description
Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969)Boulevard de la Madeleine au crépuscule
Oil on canvas
18-1/4 x 21-3/4 inches (46.4 x 55.2 cm)
Signed lower right: Edouard Cortès
PROVENANCE:
Findlay Galleries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois;
Private collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired from the above.
The Comité Edouard Cortès has confirmed the authenticity of this painting, which will be included in Edouard Cortès: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint under no. EC-CEC-2025/42. The lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Comité.
More information about Cortès, Edouard-Léon. See also: Cortès, Edouard Léon, Cortes, Edouard Leon, Cortes, Edouard-Leon Artist.
Condition Report*:
Unlined canvas. Artist's pinhole just lower left of center. Scattered craquelure, most apparent in sky at upper right. Minor surface dust. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green. Some modern pigments fluoresce as expected. No apparent retouching.
Framed Dimensions 25.5 X 29.25 X 2.75 Inches
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.Under UV: varnish fluoresces green. Some modern pigments fluoresce as expected. No apparent retouching.
Framed Dimensions 25.5 X 29.25 X 2.75 Inches
Auction Info
2025 November 18 Fine European Art Signature® Auction #8223 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2025
18th
Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 17
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