Rating and value of furniture, bindings and drawings by Pierre Legrain

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Pierre Legrain 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 will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist

With his success thanks to his innovative vision of architecture, and his conceptual talent, Pierre Legrain established himself as a sure value on the art market from his lifetime. In recent years, the artist's reputation has continued to grow. Present on the French and American markets, Legrain's armchairs are among his most sought-after works. In 2022, a table, Unique table pour Jacques Doucet dating from 1923 sold for €811,000 while it was estimated at between €333,940 and €524,770, more than twice the low estimate.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's style and technique

An outstanding decorator, drawing his inspiration from the woods and furniture of Black Africa, Legrain also excels in the art of bookbinding. Some of his works are part of the Art Deco movement, while others are fluid and don't necessarily fit into a particular style.

The life of Pierre Legrain   

Pierre Legrain is a French decorator and designer born in 1888.

He began his artistic training with drawing lessons at Germain Pilon's school, alongside Robert Delaunay. He witnessed the birth of Art Deco in France, but was forced by the war to take an interest in bookbinding. He excelled in this field and became one of the benchmarks of modern bookbinding.

After the war, he became his personal decorator after Paul Iribe left France. He was inspired by furniture found in Black Africa, made from exotic woods such as ebony.

He also collaborated with the Louis Vuitton fashion house, and presented creations made for this purpose at the Salon des artistes décorateurs.

He opened his own studio in 1922 and fitted out several interiors, including that of Robert de Rotschild and the Princess of Greece.

He and several artists opposed the clacissime Salon des artistes décorateurs.

He died prematurely in 1949, aged 40.

Pierre Legrain's imprint on his period

Pierre Legrain is not a well-known 20th-century designer, yet he is highly regarded by collectors of design and contemporary furniture for the sobriety and elegance of his furniture.

Today, his stock is rising on the auction market, as furniture enthusiasts increasingly seek out this style and period.

His signature

Pierre Legrain's works are unsigned. To be sure of the originality of your property, it is highly  preferable to have it appraised.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Pierre Legrain, please feel free to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and chartered 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 object.