Robert Doisneau ( 1912 - 1994 ) was a French painter. Robert Doisneau s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2629 USD for Le manège de Monsieur Barré in 2003 to 142649.24 USD for Le Baiser de l'Hôtel de Ville in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.