Rating and value of Moïse Kisling's paintings

If you own a work by artist Moise Kisling or based on his work and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Artist's rating and value

A major artist of the Paris School, Moise Kisling was quickly recognized by his peers and thus established himself as a sure value on the art market during his lifetime. Today, the artist's reputation is durable and continues to grow. His paintings are widely circulated internationally, attracting collectors from all over the world. Thus, a work signed by Moise Kisling can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as evidenced by his oil on canvas Ingrid, adjudged €688,087 in 2017, while it was estimated at between €419,850 and €583,120. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Initially influenced by the Fauvist, Cubist and Post-Impressionist movements, Moise Kisling's early works were innovative.

In the 1920s, the artist developed a more realistic style and explored themes such as portraits, nudes and landscapes. Often characterized by warm colors and expressive strokes, Kisling's compositions are very lively. 

The life of Moïse Kisling

Moïse Kisling (1891-1953) was born in Krakow, Poland.

Determined to become a painter and attracted by the artistic opportunities Paris represented, he moved there in 1910. Kisling exhibited for the first time at the Salon d'Automne in 1912 and became friends with many artists of his time. During the Second World War, he enlisted in the Foreign Legion and obtained French nationality twelve years later.

Gifted at creating links between different artists, his studio on rue Joseph-Bara became a veritable meeting place for Parisian artists and intellectuals, frequented in particular by Max Jacob, Jean Cocteau and Pierre Reverdy.

During the Occupation, he was forced to leave France because of his origins. He continued to paint, however, and even exhibited in Los Angeles in 1942. He returned to France four years later, having slightly modified his style: he favored the use of pure tones and made his compositions more complex. He reaffirmed his place on the French art scene with an exhibition at Galerie Drouant-David in 1951, shortly before his death.

Moïse Kisling's imprint on his period

Moïse Kisling was a successful artist during his lifetime. Paintings from his period (early 20th century) are particularly popular at auction, helping to boost his market value today.

He is highly regarded by collectors, who play the biggest role in preserving his work.

His signature

Not all of Moise Kisling's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here's a first example of his signature:

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