Lot 799
  • 799

Edouard Cortès

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Edouard Cortès
  • Place Vendome sous la pluie
  • signed EDOUARD CORTÈS. (lower left); stamped with the artist's copyright and numbered 5184 (on the reverse)
  • oil on canvas
  • 13 by 17 3/4 in.
  • 33 by 45.5 cm

Provenance

Galerie F. Clair, Paris (acquired directly from the artist, 1950)
Herbert Arnot Inc., New York (by July 1950)
Sarachek, United States (by August 1950)
Belnord Art Studio, New York
Private Collection (acquired circa 1955)
Thence by descent 



Condition

This work is in original unlined condition. The original Arnot stamp is visible on the reverse. The work presents well and has been recently cleaned; the surface is fresh and bright, and the impasto has been retained. Under UV: There is one short line and one dot of retouching in the architecture at upper right.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

We would like to thank Nicole Verdier for confirming the authenticity of this painting, which will be included in her forthcoming Volume III of the Edouard Cortès Catalogue Raisonné de L'Oeuvre Peint.