Cote and value of paintings by Jean Dupas

If you own a work by or after the artist Jean Dupas, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist Jean Dupas     

Jean Dupas is an artist who emerged from the Art Deco period. His legacy consists mainly of paintings and drawings. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His nudes are particularly prized above all by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €10 to €1,079,820, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Dupas's works. In 2012, a painting entitled Allegie du tissu, dating from 1932, sold for €1,079,820 while it was estimated at between €115,695 and €192,825. The work thus exceeded the high estimate by more than 400%. The artist's quotation is quite high and varies according to the quantity of works present on the auction market.

Order of value from a single work to the most prestigious

Style and technique by artist Jean Dupas     

Jean Dupas is a painter who belongs to the Art Deco movement. He produced drawings, a few prints, but above all oils on canvas.

The life of Jean Dupas   

Jean Théodore Dupas (1882-1964) was a 20th-century French painter and artist, little known today despite the current growing interest in his work.

He was born in Bordeaux, where he studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts, then at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1910, he was awarded the Prix de Rome. He was then trained by Carolus-Duran at the Villa Médicis. In 1940, he was appointed curator of the Musée Marmottan and elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts the following year.

He produced paintings, drawings and prints, but also worked as a decorator and illustrator for various buildings and fashion magazines.

With Ruhlmann, he decorated the liners Île de France and Liberté.

He died in Paris in 1964. 

The legacy of Jean Dupas   

Jean Dupas did not leave a considerable mark on the art history of his time, having prioritized his artistic fulfillment over success. His works are, however, highly prized on the auction market, as they are particularly characteristic of the Art Deco movement.

Private collectors play a major role in preserving his work in view of the scale of his output, even if some of his works are exhibited in museums. 

Recognizing Dupas's signature

The artist doesn't always sign his works. It's best if you think you own one to have it appraised. The signature may differ depending on the type of work: print, drawing or painting. There are also copies, which is why expertise is important.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Jean Dupas, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as ad hoc information about it. If you are considering selling your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.