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Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969)
Marché aux fleurs de la Madeleine, 1954
Oil on canvas
13 x 18 inches (33.0 x 45.7 cm)
Signed lower right: Edouard Cortès.
With artist's copyright stamp on the reverse


PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Galerie F. Clair, Paris, 1954;
Herbert Arnot Inc., New York, 1955;
Arnot Estate, New York, 2023.

We thank Nicole Verdier for confirming the authenticity of this painting, which will be included in her supplement to volume III of Edouard Cortès, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Arnot Gallery, New York.



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

Condition Report*: Unlined canvas. There appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some modern pigments fluoresce as expected. No apparent retouching.
Framed Dimensions 19.5 X 24.25 Inches
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Auction Dates
January, 2024
11th Thursday
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Sold on Jan 11, 2024 for: $27,500.00
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