The artist; Arnot Gallery, New York, 1956; Bradford collection, Nashville, Tennessee, 1956; Country Store Gallery, Austin, Texas; Private collection, acquired from the above, 1999; Thence by descent to the present owner.
Unlined canvas. Pinhole at center, consistent with artist's practice and original to production. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. A very few scattered instances of faint craquelure, particularly near edges. Otherwise, there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some modern pigments fluoresce as expected, particularly the green and orange pigments. No apparent retouching.
Framed Dimensions 24.25 X 29 X 3.5 Inches
Lot Details
Signed lower left: Edouard Cortès.
The artist; Arnot Gallery, New York, 1956; Bradford collection, Nashville, Tennessee, 1956; Country Store Gallery, Austin, Texas; Private collection, acquired from the above, 1999; Thence by descent to the present owner.
Unlined canvas. Pinhole at center, consistent with artist's practice and original to production. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. A very few scattered instances of faint craquelure, particularly near edges. Otherwise, there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some modern pigments fluoresce as expected, particularly the green and orange pigments. No apparent retouching.
Framed Dimensions 24.25 X 29 X 3.5 Inches
Edouard-Léon Cortès 