Last Renoir painting at auction in New York

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However, soon to be the results - the auction was held today (or pass ( New York time ))

top lot was the " Statue of Venus Victrix ," depicting the Roman goddess with an apple in one hand and a piece of cloth in the other ( 545 thousand dollars). For 125 thousand dollars went under the hammer last painting by Renoir "Woodcock " (Les Bescasse), completed a master in just a few hours before his death at the age of 78 years 3 December 1919 .

Were also sold "branded " Renoir's scarf in peas (3.75 million dollars) , points ( 6.25 thousand) and a mouthpiece (1.56 thousand) impressionist . In addition, the collection of letters were presented , including from artists Claude Monet and Edouard Manet , sketches , photos and medals. Previously, all things belonged to her grandson Paul Renoir , who moved to the United States and sold the collection shortly before his death in 2005.