Cote et valeur 2024 des sculptures, bronzes de Henri Bouchard

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Rating and value of the artist Henri Bouchard    

Considered an important artist of naturalistic sculpture, Henri Bouchard leaves behind a unique artistic repertoire, within which bronze works occupy a prominent place. Today, prices for his works are rising dramatically under auctioneers' gavels. His creations are particularly prized, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €350 to €32,000 - a considerable range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Bouchard's works. In 2014, a bronze statue, Jeune fille vêtue et gazelle, sold for €32,000 while it was estimated at €5,000-7,000.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist's style and technique

Henri Bouchard is a twentieth-century artist who produced various sculptures as part of the naturalist movement. His work is closely linked to animal representations and ancient subjects. From a technical point of view, he is influenced by Louis Ernest Barrias.

Henri Bouchard, his life, his work

Henri Bouchard (1875-1960), a French artist, became an important figure in 19th-century sculpture.

Born in Dijon, he was the son of a carpenter who predisposed him to turn to decoration. He completed an apprenticeship with an ornamental decorator.

At the same time, he took courses at the École des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, then later at the Académie Julian and the École supérieure des Arts décoratifs. Finally, at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, he studied in the studio of Louis Ernest Barrias. In 1901, he won the Grand Prix de Rome for a sculpture inspired by ancient mythology, which opened the doors to the Villa Médicis. He then spent two years traveling in Europe and North Africa, which influenced his work and placed popular themes at the heart of his inspiration.

Returning to Paris, he worked with Jules Dalou and was appointed professor at the Académie Julian. He exhibited his work in a number of venues and became president of the Salon des Artistes français.

Henri Bouchard's imprint on his period

Henri Bouchard is a well-known artist among sculpture and painting enthusiasts, and the author of a sizeable artistic output. Today, most of his works are kept by private collectors, which increases the value and success of his works on the auction market.

His statues are particularly prized because they are absolutely unique pieces that reveal the artist's inspiration and way of working, but his bronzes are indisputably his most famous and prized works, which are constantly breaking records on the auction market.

Recognizing Henri Bouchard's signature     

It's not always easy to decipher or even be lucky enough to come across a signed Bouchard work, which is why expertise is important.

Getting to know the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by Henri Bouchard, don't delay in requesting a free appraisal via our website form. A member of our team will contact you promptly with an estimate of the value of your work, and will provide you with all the relevant information. If you're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price.