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Accademia Fine Art
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THE CIRCLE OR STUDIO OF PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841–1919)
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242
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THE CIRCLE OR STUDIO OF PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841–1919)
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Voluntary lot
Description
THE CIRCLE OR STUDIO OF PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841–1919)
Undergrowth of centuries-old olive trees overlooking the sun-drenched valley of Cagnes
Sketch, oil on canvas board. This powerful study from life is structured in the foreground by the silhouette of three old olive trees with gnarled, dark and sinuous trunks. The ground of the undergrowth, carpeted with grass and fallen leaves, is punctuated by stark contrasts between deep shadows and patches of golden light. Behind this intimate screen of vegetation, the foliage parts to reveal a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the Cagnes plain. The plain is bathed in a vibrant, almost blinding light, rendered in a flurry of ochre, yellow and orange brushstrokes that evoke the reverberation of summer heat. The background fades into distant hills and a hazy sky in soft grey-blue hues.
Condition: As is. Unsigned study. Upper corners marked by studio pin holes. Flaking and small areas where paint is missing are visible at the edges, particularly on the right-hand corners (cardboard slightly chipped).
Dimensions: 26 x 38 cm.
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About the sale
Day 1: Major Classical Art Auction – Old Master Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Archaeological Artefacts, Asian Art, Curiosities, Glassware, Silverware
Auction location
Auction time
11/11/2026 at 2:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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