Nov 9, 2021 11:00 EST
Impressionist & Modern Art
1032
Edouard Léon Cortès
Collection of a La Jolla Socialite
Edouard Leon Cortes
French, 1882-1969
L'Opéra, circa 1949
Signed Edouard Cortes (ll); inscribed 3569 and stamped with copyright statement on the reverse
Oil on canvas
13 1/8 x 18 1/8 inches (33.3 x 46 cm)
Provenance:
Arnot Gallery, New York
Associated Gallery, New York
David Orgell Inc., Beverly Hills
Purchased from the above
Nicole Verdier has confirmed the authenticity of this lot, which will be included in her forthcoming Volume III of the Edouard Cortes Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre peint. We are grateful to Vicki Arnot of Arnot Gallery for her assistance in researching this work.
Sold for $18,750
Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Collection of a La Jolla Socialite
Edouard Leon Cortes
French, 1882-1969
L'Opéra, circa 1949
Signed Edouard Cortes (ll); inscribed 3569 and stamped with copyright statement on the reverse
Oil on canvas
13 1/8 x 18 1/8 inches (33.3 x 46 cm)
Provenance:
Arnot Gallery, New York
Associated Gallery, New York
David Orgell Inc., Beverly Hills
Purchased from the above
Nicole Verdier has confirmed the authenticity of this lot, which will be included in her forthcoming Volume III of the Edouard Cortes Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre peint. We are grateful to Vicki Arnot of Arnot Gallery for her assistance in researching this work.
Dirty, yellowed varnish; frame rubbing resulting in a few small losses along the edges; portions of the signature appear to be enhanced; few paint flakes at upper center left, center right and upper far right center; small area of paint separation at upper left corner; unable to detect inpainting under UV light through the varnish.
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Auction: Impressionist & Modern Art, Nov 9, 2021
