How Much Is a Renoir Painting Worth?

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the leading Impressionist painters, became famous and affluent in his lifetime. His work influenced such famous artists as Matisse, Bonnard and Picasso. After his death, his many works continued to increase in value. "Bal du Moulin de la Galette," a painting depicting Parisians eating, drinking and dancing on a Sunday afternoon, was bought in 1990 by a Japanese collector for $78.1 million, making it one of the most expensive pieces of art ever sold.