Provenance: Galerie Clair, Paris Alexander Kahan Fine Arts Ltd, New York 1994 Private collection, New York 1994 Rehs Galleries, Inc., New York 2025
According to David Klein, author of "Edouard Cortes, Le Poete Parisien de la Peinture" (1999), this painting was created between 1920-1930. David writes: "Judging by the many characters in the painting and the year it was painted, this is a painting from his best period."
Framed Size: 37 x 44 inches
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Beautiful early Cortes of the Garnier Opera in the rain. Excellent condition, has been in the same collection for many decades, purchased in California in the 1960s,
Provenance: Galerie Clair, Paris Alexander Kahan Fine Arts Ltd, New York 1994 Private collection, New York 1994 Rehs Galleries, Inc., New York 2025
Acquired: Galerie F. Clair, Paris, March 28, 1960 This work will be included in Nicole Verdier's supplement to volume III of “Edouard CORTES, Catalogue raisonne”
In this impressionist painting by Edouard Cortes, turn-of-the-century Paris is brought back to life. People cross the Pont Neuf on foot or by carriage. The streetlights illuminate the still-wet pavement from the passing storm.
This painting is depicting a beautiful fall day in Paris.
Cortes at his very best!
SOLD for $43,750 at the Lone Star Art Auction in Dallas, Texas. Now accepting Edouard Cortes consignments for our upcoming 2026 auction. For more information, visit the auction website at www.lonestarartauction.com, call the auction office at (469) 608-7600, or click the contact link below.
Provenance Howard Rhes, NY Private Collection, CA
A wonderful early Cortes'
