A cousin has asked for a favour to appraise her print that she acquired at a thrift store while volunteering there. Garden at Mezy, Pierre-Auguste Renoir Print With Certificate of Authenticity
5”x7”
Hello Christine,
Thank you for your appraisal inquiry with Mearto. The item presented appears to be a photomechanical print reproduction after an oil painting by French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 - 1919), titled "Young Girl in the Garden at Mezy" (1891). The image of the original painting is held in the public domain, meaning the printed of this print was able to pulled the image from a webpage and print the item without limitations.
As noted in the certificate of authenticity accompanying the print, the item was published by Harvey Kalef, Ltd. The company reproduces famous 19th and 20th century paintings as embellished or textured prints. The print dates to the 1990s or early 2000s.
The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of this work and other comparable reproduction print after famous impressionistic painting from the 19th and 20th century, produced in the 1990s and 2000s. The estimate is contingent on a full condition report. Please note asking or dealer prices may vary. Thank you and please take care.