Rating and value 2024 of paintings by Charles Lacoste

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Charles Lacoste 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price. 

Artist's rating and value

Thanks to their serene, luminous atmosphere, Charles Lacoste's works meet with a certain success with collectors. On the market, his various Impressionist compositions are successful at auction. His works sell for between €80 and €112,000, a significant delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to these canvases. In this way, some of the artist's works have achieved unprecedented amounts, as evidenced by his painting Fumée, dating from 1903, adjudged €112,000 in 2023 whereas it was estimated at between €12,000 and €15,000. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

An artist who was active mainly in Paris during the 20th century, Charles Lacoste is close to Impressionism.  He mainly depicts landscape scenes, with a particular focus on the sky and the representation of light.  

He worked little with prints, producing more drawings and oils on canvas.

The life of Charles Lacoste   

Charles Lacoste (1870-1959) was a French Impressionist painter.

Born in south-western France, he befriended Gabriel Frizeau in high school, who collected paintings by Odilon Redon. This sparked his interest in painting. André Gide, Arthur Fontaine and Henri Duprac gave him advice.

He had a very melancholy nature, which influenced his work. He was a regular visitor to London and the Salon des Cent.

Subsequently, he was one of the founding members of the Salon d'Automne. At the same time, he exhibited in Moscow and Brussels.

He gradually moved away from Impressionism, preferring dream-like subjects.

He died in Paris at the age of 88. 

Charles Lacoste's mark on his period

Charles Lacoste made a lasting mark on his period on a regional scale, but was not extremely well known during his lifetime. However, some collectors appreciate his work, and the majority of his canvases are in private hands. He has a rising value on today's auction market. 

His signature

Not all of Charles Lacoste's works are signed.

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

Expertise your property  

If you own a work by Charles Lacoste, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.