Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969). L'Avenue des Champs-Elysées au Métro George V, 1946. Oil on canvas. 13 x 18 inc...

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Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969)
L'Avenue des Champs-Elysées au Métro George V, 1946
Oil on canvas
13 x 18 inches (33.0 x 45.7 cm)
Signed lower right: Edouard Cortès.

Property from a Distinguished Collection, Oklahoma

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Galerie F. Clair, Paris;
Herbert Arnot Gallery, New York, January 1947;
Schoneman Gallery, New York, February 1947;
Private collection;
Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, California;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

We would like to thank Nicole Verdier for confirming the authenticity of this painting, which will be included in a forthcoming addendum to Volume III of Edouard Cortès, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint. The lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Arnot Gallery, LLC.


More information about Cortès, Edouard-Léon. See also: Cortès, Edouard Léon, Cortes, Edouard Leon, Cortes, Edouard-Leon Artist.

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