EDOUARD CORTÈS | Vers la Place de la Bastille, soir de neige

Oil on canvas, unlined. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from minor surface dirt, including two pinpoint dots of accretion at upper center. Under UV: there is a green fluorescing varnish over the work. Minor florescence in the female figure to the 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.

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.