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Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969). Rue de la Paix, Place Vendôme. Oil on canvas. 24 x 20 inches (61.0 x 50.8 cm). ...
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Description
Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969)Rue de la Paix, Place Vendôme
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 inches (61.0 x 50.8 cm)
Signed lower right: Edouard Cortès.
Property from the Collection of Dr. Charles F. Geschickter, Virginia
PROVENANCE:
Johnson Galleries, Chicago, Illinois;
Dr. Charles F. Geschictker, Lorton, Virginia;
Jacqueline Geschickter, Lorton, Virginia, by descent from the above, 1987;
Estate of the above;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
More information about Cortès, Edouard-Léon. See also: Cortès, Edouard Léon, Cortes, Edouard Leon, Cortes, Edouard-Leon Artist.
Condition Report*:
Unlined canvas. Very minor buckling at upper right corner. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Faint, finely patterned craquelure. An approximately 1-inch diagonal crack at right side of upper edge. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly, drippy in appearance in some areas. Considerable brushy reworking above the varnish layer, consistent with the artist's practice.
Framed Dimensions 25.75 X 21.5 X 1.25 Inches
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly, drippy in appearance in some areas. Considerable brushy reworking above the varnish layer, consistent with the artist's practice.
Framed Dimensions 25.75 X 21.5 X 1.25 Inches
Auction Info
2022 December 8 Fine European Art Signature® Auction #8103 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2022
8th
Thursday
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