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Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919)
Le Chapeau Épinglé (The Pinned Hat)
Framed Etching — Collector’s Guild Ltd.
Offered is a beautiful framed etching of Le Chapeau Épinglé (The Pinned Hat) by renowned French Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919).
The intimate scene depicts two young women, one adjusting or pinning the other’s elaborate hat. The work is signed “Renoir” within the plate at the lower left, as shown in the photographs.
The reverse retains the Collector’s Guild Ltd. authentication/provenance document, which states that the work is an original etching by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and provides information regarding the artist and the work.
DETAILS
* Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919)
* Title: Le Chapeau Épinglé (The Pinned Hat)
* Medium: Etching
* Signature: “Renoir” signed within the plate
* Plate/image size: approximately 4 3/4” × 3 1/4”
* Overall framed size: approximately 11 1/4” × 9 3/4”
* Framed under glass
* Ornate gilt/gold-tone frame
* Collector’s Guild Ltd. label/authentication retained on verso
CONDITION
Overall attractive vintage/antique presentation.
The print shows age-related toning consistent with an older work on paper. The frame has some expected signs of age and wear, adding to its vintage character. Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photographs are considered part of the condition description.
The artwork has been kept framed and under glass.
AUTHENTICATION / EDITION NOTE
This listing is being offered with the Collector’s Guild Ltd. documentation shown in the photographs. The certificate identifies the work as an original etching by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Please note: I am not representing this particular impression as a first-edition 1894 impression. Renoir’s Le Chapeau Épinglé exists in multiple impressions/editions, and the specific edition/state of this example has not been independently examined outside of its frame.
A similar Collector’s Guild example of Le Chapeau Épinglé is documented by sale houses with the same approximately 4¾” × 3¼” plate dimensions, Collector’s Guild label on the verso, and giltwood framing.
A specialist listing also notes that Le Chapeau Épinglé exists in multiple etched variations and later editions/restrikes, making the distinction between impressions important to collectors.
A beautiful piece of Impressionist art for a collector of Renoir, French prints, or vintage framed artwork.
