69005: Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969) Boulev
Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969) Boulevard de la Madeleine, 1963 Oil on canvas 13 x 18 inches (33.0 x 45.7 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. HID03101062020© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Unlined canvas. Very faint stretcher bar marks visible at lower and right edges, otherwise there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some pigments applied on top of an older, thinner varnish layer. Some modern pigments fluoresce.
Framed Dimensions 15.5 X 20.5 X 1.25 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
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Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969) Boulevard de la Madeleine, 1963 Oil on canvas 13 x 18 inches (33.0 x 45.7 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. HID03101062020© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Unlined canvas. Very faint stretcher bar marks visible at lower and right edges, otherwise there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some pigments applied on top of an older, thinner varnish layer. Some modern pigments fluoresce.
Framed Dimensions 15.5 X 20.5 X 1.25 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer's Premium per Lot:25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
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