CORTES, EDOUARD PARIS SCENE PAINTING RUE de MADELAINE Start Price USD 49,800.00 Current Price USD 49,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 15, 2008 End Time Monday, December 15, 2008 Location Beverly Hills, CA See more about 'CORTES, EDOUARD PARIS SCENE PAINTING RUE de MADELAINE' Description This is a one of the finest oil on canvas painting by very well known and listed artist, Edouard Cortes. This is one of his rare paintings because he has used enamel paints for the lighting of the shops on this particular street with Opera on the back. This painting belongs to circa 1920's. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with original wood hand carved gilted frame. The brass stamp on the center reads "Rue de Madelaine -Edouard Cortes". The canvas measures approx. 18" by 13". The frame measures approx. 27 1/3" by 23 1/4". On the back of the canvas, it has the authenticity stamp for the painting. This painting has been obtained Beverly Hills estate of Jeannette Cogan. I guarantee the authenticity of the painting or your money back. You are welcome to inspect the painting before you bid in our Beverly Hills shop. EDOUARD CORTES(1882-1969)Edouard Cortes was born into a family of artists and artisans in Paris, 1882. His grandfather, Andre Cortes, was famous for his work on the stained glass windows of the Cathedral of Seville and his father, Antonio Cortes, was a painter at the royal court of Spain. In this artistically conducive atmosphere, Edouard showed exceptional talent early and decided at a young age that he was destined to be a painter. He once stated, "I was born from and for painting." In his youth, Cortes trained at his father's studio and was also given advice and encouragement from his brother (also a painter) and other local artists. Surprisingly, before undergoing his formal education at the National French Art School in Paris, a sixteen-year old Cortes first exhibited his work at the national exhibition of the Societe des Artistes Francais in Paris, 1899. His large painting, Le Labour, was a great success and the French press lauded the young phenomenon of the French art scene. Edouard eventually became a member of the French Artists' Society, exhibiting his works every year as his reputation began to grow. In 1901 Cortes began his long tradition of painting different vignettes of Paris. He also painted familial interiors, landscapes, and seascapes but achieved his greatest fame through these masterly and expressive Parisian scenes. In 1915, he was awarded the Silver Medal at the Salon des Artistes Francais and the Gold Medal at the Salon des Independents. He also received numerous awards at the Salon d'Hiver during his artistic career.  WE ALSO ACCEPT LAY AWAY PLANS. YOU MAY CALL (310) 358 - 0222 OR YOU CAN VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION WORLD'S FINEST ANTIQUES NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ANTIQUE SHOPS IN LOS ANGELES BY AMERICA ONLINE! CONSIGNMENT HOUSE AT 241 SOUTH ROBERTSON BLVD. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211. FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF FINE ANTIQUES, TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER AUCTIONS. HAPPY BIDDING!! CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY OTHER EBAY LISTINGS FOR MANY FINE PIECES! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!