Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Renoir Painting of Son Sells for $1.68 Million
A painting by a famous artist named Pierre-Auguste Renoir was sold for a lot of money.
The painting shows Renoir's son, Jean, and his nursemaid, Gabrielle.
Renoir gave the painting to his friend and student, Jeanne Baudot, and it stayed in her family until now.
The painting is in really good condition and shows a sweet moment between Jean and Gabrielle.
Jean Renoir grew up to be a famous movie director.
The painting didn't sell for as much as some other famous paintings, but it still sold for a lot of money.
A painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, titled 'Child with Toys – Gabrielle and the Artist’s Son, Jean,' was sold for $1.68 million (1.45 million euros) at an auction in Paris.
The painting depicts Renoir's son, Jean, and his nursemaid, Gabrielle Renard, who was one of Renoir's favorite models.
The artwork was given by Renoir to his student and close friend, Jeanne Baudot, and has remained in her family since.
The painting is in exceptional condition and retains all its original colors perfectly.
Jean Renoir, the subject of the painting, grew up to become an acclaimed film director.
- Who
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir (artist), Jean Renoir (subject, artist's son), Gabrielle Renard (subject, nursemaid)
- What
- Sale of the painting 'Child with Toys – Gabrielle and the Artist’s Son, Jean'
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Paris, France (auction held at Drouot)
- Why
- The painting was sold at an auction, with no specific reason given for the sale.
- Painting Title
- Child with Toys – Gabrielle and the Artist’s Son, Jean
- Artist
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Year Painted
- 1895
- Auction House
- Drouot
- Location
- Paris, France
- Subjects
- Jean Renoir and Gabrielle Renard
- Condition
- Exceptional, retaining all colors perfectly