Cote et valeur des tableaux, dessins, peintures de Jean Le Mayeur
Key takeaways
- Jean Le Mayeur, a Belgian Luminist painter (1880–1958), has seen his works fetch prices ranging from €80 to €3,013,400 at auction.
- Oil-on-canvas paintings, the artist’s predominant medium, sell for between €230 and over €3 million, depending on their size.
- His painting “Women around the lotus pond,” which sold for €3,013,400 in 2016, illustrates the high value placed on his Balinese subjects, inspired by his extended stay in Indonesia.
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Artist's rating and value
An important member of the luminist movement, Jean Le Mayeur quickly established himself on the art market. Today, the artist's presence on the market is limited, but his works sell for relatively high prices, between €80 and €3,013,400 - a substantial delta, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to these works. Thus, a painting by Le Mayeur can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction, such as his composition Women around the lotus pond, which sold for €3,013,400 in 2016, whereas it was estimated at between €1,738,500 and €2,318,000.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Drawing - watercolor | From €80 to €97,470 |
Oil on canvas | From €230 to €3,013,400 |
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The artist's works and style
Jean Le Mayeur is a 20th-century luminist painter, a term referring to a variety of often pointillist Belgian painters with Dutch influences.
He produced mainly oils on canvas, but also drawings.
The life of Jean Le Mayeur
Jean Le Mayeur (1880 - 1958) was born in Brussels. He was the son of Adrien Le Mayeur, also a painter.
He studied architecture and civil engineering at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. He then learned painting from his father and the painter Ernest-Blanc Garin. He travels to North Africa and Tunisia, then settles in Bali, where he uses Balinese dancers as models for his canvases.
He presents a first exhibition in Singapore, which meets with great success.
After Indonesian independence, the minister visited the home of Le Mayeur and one of his models, now his wife, and suggested that they turn it into a museum.
Following a bout with cancer, he had to return to Belgium for treatment. He died in Brussels two months after his arrival, leaving his wife to look after the Le Mayeur museum in Bali.
Jean Le Mayeur's imprint on his period
Jean Le Mayeur left his mark on his era through his consistent production and the particularity of his Balinese inspirations. Today, the artist's value continues to rise on the art market.
His works are highly prized, especially the oils on canvas.
His signature
Not all of Jean Le Mayeur's works are signed.
A photo of his signature can be seen on the work above.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Jean Le Mayeur, and what is his artistic background?Jean Le Mayeur (1880–1958) was a 20th-century Belgian Luminist painter who trained in Brussels under his father and Ernest-Blanc Garin. He settled in Bali, where he drew his primary inspiration from painting Balinese dancers, leaving his mark on his era through his originality and prolific output. The Belgian Luminist movement comprised painters who were often Pointillists with Dutch influences.
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What is the price range for Jean Le Mayeur's works?Jean Le Mayeur’s works sell for between €80 and €3,013,400, depending on the medium and quality. Drawings and watercolors range from €80 to €97,470, while oil paintings on canvas—his most prestigious works—can fetch several million euros, as evidenced by the €3,013,400 hammer price for “Women around the lotus pond ” in 2016.
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How do I have a work by Jean Le Mayeur appraised?You can request a free, no-obligation appraisal from Auctie's by filling out an online form. A state-certified expert or auctioneer will contact you to provide an accurate estimate of your artwork's market value, usually within 48 hours.
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Is this the right time to sell a work by Jean Le Mayeur?Yes, this is an excellent time to sell. Jean Le Mayeur’s value continues to rise on the art market, and his works are highly sought after, particularly his oil-on-canvas paintings. Although they are rarely seen on the market, they regularly fetch high prices at auction.
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How does the sale of a work of art work at Auctie's?Auctie's supports sellers from the free appraisal all the way through to the auction. After the appraisal, our specialists will guide you through the various options available and advise you on market trends to help you achieve the best possible price, taking into account the specific characteristics of your item.
