Cote et valeur 2024 des sculptures, bronzes de Louis de Monard

If you own a work by or after Louis de Monard, 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. Then, 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 Louis de Monard    

The artist Louis de Monard leaves in his wake a very singular body of work, drawn from the animal repertoire. A talented sculptor, he produces numerous works that are particularly prized at auction. Prices for his works are now skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. They are particularly prized by French and European buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €190 to €20,500, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Louis de Monard's works. In 2013, a bronze sculpture depicting La chasse de l'Aigle sold for €20,500 while it was estimated at between €8,000 and €10,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Louis de Monard

Louis de Monard masters the traditional techniques of sculpture: bronze, stoneware and terracotta to produce a large number of animal bronzes, which make up the bulk of his work.  

Louis de Monard, his life, his work

Louis de Monard (1873-1939), a French sculptor, became an important figure in 19th-century animal sculpture.

He was born in Antun, into a military family. He joined the army in Dijon, and began drawing at the same time. Moving to Paris, he met many artists in Montmartre and collaborated with the Courrier Illustré during the Belle Époque.

He gradually turned to sculpture after exhibiting works at the Salon des Artistes Français, and produced his first series of bronze dogs to honor a commission from the French State.

He produces some monumental works that are installed in various public places across the country. 

Louis de Monard's imprint on his period

Some of Louis de Monard's works are visible and scattered in various cities in Europe, but relatively few: the bulk of his production is in private collections. He leaves a legacy in the history of art and sculpture of the 19th century.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Louis de Monard's works are not all signed, and different variants exist. This is why, if you think you own a work by or after the artist, it is essential to have it appraised by an expert who will be able to authenticate it.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Louis de Monard, 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 any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.