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Camille Pissarro Etching

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By 2020Rogueman, 26 May, 2025
Description

Camille Pissarro original etching entitled "Faneuses d' Erangny. Not signed. Etching measurers app. 8" x 6"

Category
Fine Art
Medium
Etching
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
8" x 6" actual etching size
History
Has been in my family for as long as I can remember. I'm 77 yo.
For Sale?
Yes
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2020Rogueman

3 weeks 5 days ago

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I am trying to find out what this piece may be worth as I'd like to sell it.

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NaidaTheCollector

3 weeks 5 days ago

Camille Pissarro Etching — "Faneuses d’Eragny"

Artist: Camille Pissarro (1830–1903)
Title: Faneuses d’Eragny (Women Haymakers of Eragny)
Medium: Etching (original print)
Date: Likely between 1880–1895 (based on the known period when Pissarro produced this rural series)
Dimensions: Approx. 8” x 6” (image), framed
Signature: Not signed
Condition: Good (as observed; aged paper tone but no significant damage)
Provenance: Family-owned for multiple decades

Background & Historical Context

Camille Pissarro was a key figure in the Impressionist movement, and also one of the few to embrace etching and printmaking as a central aspect of his art practice. He collaborated with notable publishers and printers to produce etchings that often depicted rural labor, landscapes, and working-class life.

Faneuses d’Eragny is one of Pissarro’s well-known compositions focusing on agricultural life in Eragny-sur-Epte, where he lived and painted. The subject — women raking hay — reflects his sympathetic view of peasant life and his interest in daily labor as a dignified subject.

Edition & Signature Note

Not all of Pissarro’s etchings were hand-signed. Many were included in printed editions (such as L'Estampe Originale) or distributed through dealers. Signed impressions, especially those with pencil signatures or marked "épreuve d'artiste" (artist’s proof), command significantly higher prices.

Your print appears to be unsigned, which may indicate it was part of an open edition or published posthumously, though still potentially authentic and original.

Current Market Value Estimate (Unsigned Version)

Grade

Value Range

Unsigned original etching (good condition)

$700–$1,500 USD

Signed original

$3,000–$7,500+ USD

Later reproduction (not original plate)

$50–$300 USD

 

Factors influencing the final value include:

  • Print quality (e.g. plate tone, detail)
  • Paper condition (e.g. foxing, fading)
  • Plate mark visibility
  • Whether it is from a known edition or a restrike

Recommendations

  1. Authentication:
    If you're unsure about the origin or edition, consider professional authentication by a fine print specialist or appraiser. Organizations like the International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) or a certified art appraiser (ISA or AAA) can help.
  2. Preservation Tips:
    • Keep framed under UV-protective glass
    • Avoid direct sunlight or humidity
    • Consider conservation mounting and archival backing
  3. Selling Venues:
    • Reputable auction houses (e.g., Swann, Bonhams, Heritage)
    • Online fine art platforms (e.g., Artsy, 1stDibs, or Invaluable)
    • High-end gallery consignment
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