(French, 1882-1969) [Place de la Concorde], circa 1940, signed lower right "Edouard Cortès", oil on canvas, 13 x 18-1/8 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, and accompanied by a fitted, black-painted crate,. Condition: original stretcher and tacking edge, backing board attached with double-stick tape, fresh varnish, no retouch under UV light, light abrasions at edges. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: David Klein, 2007; accompanied by a copy of the letter of authenticity by David Klein, West Coast agent for the artist; M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2013, accompanied by documents including an appraisal from William Rau; Collection of Chris C. Kliros, Atlanta, Georgia original stretcher and tacking edge, backing board attached with double-stick tape, fresh varnish, no retouch under UV light, light abrasions at edges