Market Value and Price of Élisée Maclet's Paintings, Drawings, and Artworks

Market Value and Price of Élisée Maclet's Paintings, Drawings, and Artworks

Key takeaways

  • Élisée Maclet, a leading artist of the early 20th century, has seen his works fetch high prices at auction, particularly his Parisian landscapes from 1900.
  • Oil-on-canvas paintings sell for between €120 and €107,500, while drawings and watercolors range from €50 to €35,050.
  • Montmartre was his favorite subject, which he painted using Pointillist and Cubist techniques, setting him apart from the Impressionists of his time.

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Artist's rating and value

An important artistic figure of his time, Élisée Maclet has established himself as a sure value on the art market. Constantly evolving, his value remains high and his works are sold internationally. In the auction room, paintings of landscapes or Parisian topography, painted in the early 1900s, are the most sought-after and therefore highly prized. Drawings are also very popular with collectors.

A work by Maclet can fetch around a hundred thousand euros at auction, as demonstrated by his oil on canvas Vieille rue à Montmartre, Le Sacré Cœur, which fetched €107,500. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Technique used

Result

Drawing - watercolor

From €50 to €35,050

Oil on canvas

From €120 to €107,500

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Style and technique of Élisée Maclet  

The central subject of his paintings, the city and urban landscapes are Maclet's favorite theme.

The artist is close to the work of Maurice Utrillo, himself close to pointillist (Pissarro), cubist (Valadon) and naturalist (Courbet) artists. These multiple influences are reflected in his work, in a context favorable to the development of new movements and experiments. He mainly produced drawings and oils on canvas.

Elisée Maclet, aquarelle

The life of Élisée Maclet  

Élisée Maclet was born in the Somme region of France in 1881.

Coming from a modest background, his father initially rejected his aspirations to become a painter and pushed him to become a gardener, turning down the offer of Puvis de Chavannes who wanted to train Maclet in painting as a child.

He moved to Paris in 1906, where he became a decorator for the Moulin Rouge, while continuing to paint. His representations of the Montmartre district were not as impressionistic as those of his colleagues. He prefers techniques derived from pointillism and cubism. He employs several techniques, including the brush and the knife.

He soon makes contacts with dealers, enabling him to make a living from his production. In Montmartre, he concentrated on colorimetry and purity of color.

The end of his career was complicated, marked by an economic crisis, internment at Sainte-Anne and then the Second World War.

Elisée Maclet's imprint on his period

Considered the first painter to depict Montmartre in a way other than Impressionism, Maclet innovated to develop his own style. His artistic singularity made a lasting impression, and today he is a highly appreciated artist among collectors.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all of Élisée Maclet's works are signed, and copies may exist. Here's an example of his signature.

Signature d'Elisée Maclet

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Frequently asked questions

  • Who was Élisée Maclet, and what is his significance in art history?
    Élisée Maclet (1881–1944) was a major artistic figure of the early 20th century, recognized as the first painter to depict Montmartre outside the Impressionist tradition. Having settled in Paris in 1906, he developed a personal style combining Pointillism and Cubism, making a lasting impression with his originality and remaining highly prized by collectors to this day.
  • What is the price range for works by Élisée Maclet?
    Élisée Maclet's drawings and watercolors sell for between €50 and €35,050, while his oil paintings on canvas fetch prices ranging from €120 to €107,500. Parisian landscapes and depictions of Montmartre—particularly those from the early 1900s—are the most sought-after and command the highest prices.
  • How can you authenticate a work by Élisée Maclet?
    To authenticate a work by Élisée Maclet, we recommend that you request a free, no-obligation appraisal from Auctie's. Our state-certified auctioneers and experts will examine your item and provide you with an accurate appraisal within 48 hours, taking into account the signature, technique, and provenance.
  • Is this a good time to sell a work by Élisée Maclet?
    Yes, this is an excellent time to sell a work by Élisée Maclet. His market value remains high and continues to rise; his paintings are selling internationally, and collectors continue to show strong interest in his cityscapes and drawings.
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