69006: Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969) Porte

Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969) Porte Saint-Denis, 1963 Oil on canvas 18 x 21-3/4 inches (45.7 x 55.2 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. Three small areas of minor disruption to the paint texture, possibly caused by contact with water, visible below the varnish layer in the lower left quadrant. Otherwise, there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Apparent retouching applied to reddish brown tones of the clothing on the central group of three figures. Some modern pigments fluoresce.
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