Market Value and Pricing of André Dauchez's Paintings, Drawings, and Artworks
Key takeaways
- A French marine painter (1870–1948), André Dauchez commands high prices on the French and American art markets, particularly for his Breton landscapes with their bright, cheerful colors.
- His works sell for between €20 for a print and €15,000 for a painting, with strong upside potential demonstrated by the sale of “Le ramassage du varech” (1906), which sold for 15,000 € in 2019 after an initial estimate of between 3,000 and 5,000 €.
- Trained by Luc-Olivier Merson, Dauchez mastered printmaking, drawing, and oil on canvas. He served as an official painter for the Navy beginning in 1922; although little known to the general public, his work is highly sought after by private collectors.
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Rating and value of the artist
A marine painter, André Dauchez has a rather high rating on the French and American art markets. Described as lively and joyful, his most prized works are his depictions of landscapes, particularly those of Brittany. Thus, a work signed by Dauchez can fetch thousands of euros, as evidenced by his 1906 painting, Le ramassage du varech, sold for €15,000 in 2019, while it was estimated at between €3,000 and €5,000, suggesting strong upside potential for the artist's works.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Estamp | From €20 to €600 |
Drawing - watercolor | From €20 to €4,000 |
Painting | From €150 to €15,000 |
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The works and style of André Dauchez
André Dauchez produces marine paintings - in the technical vein of Luc-Olivier Merson, who trained him. His mediums include printmaking, drawing and oil on canvas. He is not attached to any particular movement, and is one of the painters who reject neo-impressionism.
The life of André Dauchez
André Dauchez (1870-1948) was a French marine painter.
Born in Paris, he trained as a painter in Luc-Olivier Merson's studio. He became secretary of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts then a member of the committee, replacing Jean-Louis Forain.
He has known Brittany since childhood, hence his interest in the region's landscapes and their depiction in his canvases. He worked there in the house he owned with Lucien Simon.
He then had a house-studio built in Loctudy.
Bolstered by his knowledge of navigation, the painter depicted Breton landscapes and its boats as faithfully as possible.
He was appointed official painter of the Navy in 1922.
Dauchez exhibited his marine paintings, in which the human figure is often absent, on several occasions in France.
André Dauchez's imprint on his period
André Dauchez is not a painter widely known to the general public. He is, however, sought after by certain private collectors, who play the greatest role in the preservation of his work.
His quotation, moreover, has strong upside potential.
His signature
Not all of André Dauchez's works are signed.
Although there are variants, here is a first example of his signature:
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Frequently asked questions
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Who was André Dauchez, and what kind of paintings did he create?André Dauchez (1870–1948) was a French marine painter who trained in Luc-Olivier Merson’s studio. Specializing in Breton landscapes and seascapes, he became an official painter of the Navy in 1922. His works are known for their vivid and cheerful colors, and he rejected Neo-Impressionism to develop a personal style based on faithful observation of nature.
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What is the price range for André Dauchez's paintings?André Dauchez’s paintings sell for between 150 and 15,000 euros, depending on their size and condition. His most prestigious works, particularly his Breton landscapes, can fetch several thousand euros, as evidenced by the sale of “Le ramassage du varech” (1906), which sold for 15,000 euros in 2019. Prints and drawings range in price from 20 to 600 euros and from 20 to 4,000 euros, respectively.
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Is this the right time to sell a work by André Dauchez?Yes, now is a good time to sell a work by André Dauchez. His market value shows strong potential for growth among private collectors, and although he is not well known to the general public, his seascapes are sought after and highly regarded in the French and American art markets. Auction results consistently show that his works sell above estimate.
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