International Art Auction

June 12, 2012

LOT 236

Lot 236

Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969)

Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969)
Lot 236 Details
Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969), French

CHAMPS ELYSEES

Oil on canvas; signed lower right, titled to the nameplate
13.25" x 18" — 33.7 x 45.7 cm.

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $20,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969)
  • Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969)
Provenance:

Galerie F. Clair, Paris, 1955; Arnot Gallery/Hebert Arnot Inc., New York, inventory number 18173 purchased in July 1955;
Sold to The Cooling Galleries Ltd., Toronto on October 5, 1955;
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

This painting will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonne, Volume 3 being prepared by Nicole Verdier.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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