Edouard Cortès

Purchased by the father of the present owner, probably in the 1960s

The canvas has not been lined. Four thin wooden batons have been nailed along the four turnover edges of the canvas. There is a pattern of hairline craquelure throughout, however not too distracting. There are four pin-head sized nail holes in the far four corners respectively. Inspection under ultra-violet reveals small isolated spots of cosmetic retouching, including one small area to the right of the man holding a newspaper, and some other minor spots in the sky. Overall, this work is in good condition and is ready to hang. Presented in a decorative frame.
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