A Bar at the Folies-Bergère (Un Bar aux Folies Bergère)
Framed commercial print / after-painting reproduction • After Édouard Manet
Style & Movement
Modern reproduction of Impressionism/Realism
Medium & Technique
Photomechanical reproduction (likely offset lithography or digital print) on paper; the original was oil on canvas
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (modern reproduction of an 1882 original)
Dimensions & Format
Small format landscape print; estimated visible image size 8x10 inches, framed to larger proportions
Subject Description
A barmaid stands behind a marble counter in the Folies-Bergère cabaret in Paris. She appears detached and melancholic, contrasted against a bustling crowd visible in the large mirror behind her. The mirror reflects her interacting with a male customer and shows the legs of a trapeze artist in the top left corner. Icons of modern life like bottled beer and champagne are displayed in the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; print appears intact within the frame, though the color temperature appears slightly blue-shifted in the photograph
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD (suggestive of a local estate sale or decorative auction)
Provenance History
Likely a decorative secondary-market item or gift shop purchase; lacks labels related to high-end gallery or museum lineage
Art Historical Significance
The original 1882 painting is Manet's last major work and a masterpiece of modern art, famous for its complex spatial perspective and social commentary. This specific object is a mass-produced reproduction and holds decorative rather than historical value.
Notable Features
Includes a printed identification plaque at the bottom of the matting: 'Bar at the Folies Bergère by Edouard Manet'. The framing uses a double-beveled matting with a gold fillet.
Condition Issues
Possible color fading (UV damage) leading to skewed blues; some minor reflections and potential dust behind the glass; the frame shows standard wear
Conservation Recommendations
Hang away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading. No professional conservation required given the item's nature as a mechanical print.