Luncheon of the Boating Party (Le Déjeuner des canotiers)
Decorative print (reproduction poster) on paper, framed under glass • Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Original artist). This piece is a mass-produced reproduction.
Style & Movement
Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or high-quality digital print reproduction. The original work is oil on canvas.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (production of this specific print); Original work created 1880–1881.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 50 x 70 cm (visual estimate of the print size), landscape format.
Subject Description
A group of Renoir's friends relaxing on a balcony at the Maison Fournaise restaurant along the Seine in Chatou, France. The composition features a rich still life on the table and captures the casual, dappled light of an afternoon social gathering.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The print appears well-preserved within its frame, though the colors show some saturation loss compared to the original, likely due to UV exposure or print quality.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75 USD (Value is primarily in the frame and decorative appeal).
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a museum gift shop, home decor retailer, or gallery print shop. No unique historical provenance for this specific mechanical copy.
Art Historical Significance
The original painting is one of the most famous masterpieces of the 19th century, currently housed in the Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. It is celebrated for its mastery of light, color, and its depiction of the emerging French middle class at leisure.
Notable Features
Includes a classic dark-wood colored frame with a gold inner lip and custom matting with a red border detail, typical of turn-of-the-century revival home decor styles.
Condition Issues
Minor fading of pigments; light reflections on the glass suggest it is standard rather than museum-grade UV glass; the matting and frame show minor wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading. If desired, replace standard glass with UV-protective acrylic or glass to preserve the image.