Sur La Plage Appraisal

Sur la Plage Etching by Pierre-Auguste Renoir with Certificates of Authenticity

This item is a framed original etching titled 'Sur la Plage' by the renowned French Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The artwork is accompanied by two Certificates of Authenticity (COA) issued by Rudolf Lesch Fine Arts, which are affixed to the reverse side of the brown cardboard backing. The certificates feature a decorative green scalloped border and typed details including the title, medium, and artist's name, along with an authorized signature. The backing shows visible signs of age including surface discoloration, foxing, and minor staining particularly visible on the lower certificate. A sawtooth metal hanger is attached at the top center for wall mounting. The overall construction suggests a mid-20th-century framing. The documents provide provenance from Rudolf Lesch Fine Arts, a well-known distributor of fine art prints and graphics. While the art itself is not visible, the presence of these certificates indicates a work typically produced in the late 19th or early 20th century, often re-issued from original plates. The paper of the COAs is an off-white or cream color with texture consistent with vintage stationery.