(French, 1882-1969)
A view of the Louvre at dusk, signed lower right "Edouard Cortes", oil on canvas, 12-1/2 x 17-11/16 in. (317.5 x 449.26 mm. or 31.75 x 44.93 cm.); gilt and painted reticulated wood frame, 15-7/8 x 21 x 2 in.
Provenance: F. Clair, Paris, purchased February 6,1959 for 74.00 francs (accompnied by the original receipt); Estate of Selenia Rolfe Towle Teague, North Carolina,; Private Collection
Note: Brunk Auctions would like to thank the Comite Edouard Cortes, for authenticating this painting. This lot is accompanied by a certificate issued by the Comite Edouard Cortes, under No. EC-CEC-2025/22. It will be included in the supplement to the catalogue raisonne of Edouard Cortes’s work which is currently being prepared.
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F. Clair, Paris, purchased February 6,1959 for 74.00 francs (accompnied by the original receipt); Estate of Selenia Rolfe Towle Teague, North Carolina,; Private Collection
laid on paperboard, possibly formerly on a stretcher but removed for transport from France at the time of purchase; frame with minor wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.