ÉDOUARD CORTÈS (French 1882-1969) A PAINTING, "Bouddha et Bouquets Devant le Balcon," 1920-1930, oil on board, estate signed L/L, "Edouard Cortes;" 14 3/4" x 11 3/4", framed 21 3/4" x 18 3/4". Notes: This painting is included in the catalogue raisonné for the Complete Works of Edouard Leon Cortes, by Nicole Verdier, vol. I, pg. 27 #402. It is also included in the virtual catalogue raisonné by Brian Roughton EC00440. Provenance: Atelier Edouard Cortes, Langy, France; by descent to Mme. Jacqueline Simone, daughter of the artist; with Nicole Verdier, expert, Paris; RW Fine Art, Houston, Texas; acquired from above Carpenter collection, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; by descent to the present owner.

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