Rating and value of Goudji's works, sculptures and jewelry

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Rating and value of Goudji works

Goudji pieces are highly prized items at auction. They are collected by bidders of all nationalities. Now, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer.

Silver sculptures and ewers are particularly prized, by buyers from all over the world.

The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €230 to €30,000, at the moment, a consequent range but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these objects.

In 2020, the sculpture L'envol - Faucon, dating from 2007 in silver sold for €28,000, originally estimated at between €10,000 and €15,000.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Goudji  

Goudji's style is distinguished by a singular elegance where the sacred rubs shoulders with the imaginary in clean-cut forms, both modern and archaic, that reveal the full power of his artistic vision.

Privileging silver for its luminosity and malleability, he applies hammering and chasing techniques of remarkable precision, often embellished with precious stones that add depth and brilliance to his works.

Goudji himself designs specific tools, adapted to each project, enabling him to sculpt metals with uncommon freedom and finesse.

His creations, marked with his personal hallmark, a "G" intertwined with another "G", bear the imprint of his exceptional craftsmanship and visionary spirit.

This discreet yet distinctive symbol guarantees the authenticity and uniqueness of each work, while affirming a rare artistic identity that unfolds in each of his objects.

Goudji, goldsmith of the sacred

The great sculptor and goldsmith Goudji, whose full name is Guy Georges Amachoukeli, was born in 1941 in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Georgia.

At an early age, he turned to the arts and, at just 17, entered the Tbilisi Academy of Fine Arts, where he trained rigorously in sculpture until 1962.

But the oppressive political environment forced him to leave his native Georgia and settle in Moscow, Russia. There, he met Katherine Barsacq, daughter of André Barsacq, then cultural attaché at the French Embassy in Moscow.

In 1974, they moved to France together, and four years later, Goudji became a French citizen. His move to Paris marked a decisive turning point in his career, rekindling his long-standing desire to create jewelry.

As he says himself, "I was born in Paris, at the age of 33". It was in the artistic district of Montmartre that he established himself, shaping precious metals with unprecedented dexterity.

Goudji invents and makes his own tools, veritable extensions of his creativity, to create objects imbued with absolute singularity.

In his Georgian youth, a distant vision of gold and silver liturgical objects made a deep impression on him, awakening in him the desire to create immortal works, carved from precious materials.

True to this adolescent promise, he creates sacred art pieces of rare elegance. At the same time, his inventive mind gives birth to dreamlike, fantastical figures - birds with gem-set wings, golden unicorns, and many other mythical creatures that seem to come straight from ancient legends.

Each animal, each character, encrusted with precious stones, unveils a powerful symbolic universe, at once intimately personal and universal.

Silver birds, decorated with gems, evoke the sophisticated brooches of Van Cleef & Arpels, placing his work in the tradition of the great jewelry houses.

Goudji draws his inspiration from across the ages and civilizations, combining ancient heritage with his own experience.

His creations, all marked by unequalled finesse and preciousness, reflect an artist who gives form and life to the sacred, through objects of timeless beauty.

Focus on a bronze and lapis lazuli necklace by Goudji

This necklace by Goudji, crafted in gilded bronze and enhanced with lapis lazuli, makes a statement with its sculptural yet refined presence.

The shape of the whole, with its curved, slender lines, recalls horns or tusks, giving the piece an aura of primitive strength.

The bronze, worked with meticulous craftsmanship, is polished to a golden sheen that catches the light and gives it a precious appearance.

The warmth of the metal is deftly counterbalanced by the deep blue lapis lazuli inlays, placed in the center as a vibrant, symbolic accent of color.

The lapis lazuli segments, arranged in thick bands around the central section, add a striking touch of contrast.

The stone, chosen for its intense color and natural nuances, evokes ancient civilizations where lapis lazuli often symbolized the divine and sacred. Here, this vibrant blue responds to the gold of the bronze, creating a visual harmony that amplifies the necklace's majestic effect.

This choice of materials lends the piece a timeless dimension, where craftsmanship blends with an aesthetic inspired by ancient motifs.

The necklace, with its gentle curves and tapered ends, shows Goudji's attention to detail and balance of form.

The goldsmith's technique can be seen in the smooth, polished surfaces of the metal, in the perfect assembly of the stones, and in the apparent lightness of the whole, despite the density of the materials used.

Goudji here creates a work that, although contemporary, seems to carry with it an ancient memory, as if it were derived from a sacred treasure.

The artist's hallmark, discreetly affixed, marks the authenticity of the piece and testifies to his commitment to every stage of its manufacture.

This necklace, designed to adorn with power and elegance, is a perfect illustration of Goudji's style: a blend of noble materials, technical mastery and inspiration drawn from millennia-old cultures.

Every detail of this creation evokes the encounter between the gesture of a craftsman and the imagination of a creator fascinated by symbolism and the beauty of materials.

The success of Goudji's works at auction  

Goudji's inventiveness and the exceptional quality of his work place this visionary goldsmith at the heart of twentieth-century jewelry and goldsmithing, of which he is unquestionably an emblematic figure.

His creations are the fruit of prestigious commissions, such as the Académicien swords, which embody both craftsmanship and an abundant imagination.

He also receives major commissions for religious works, such as those made for Chartres Cathedral or Notre-Dame de Paris, where his pieces combine spirituality and exceptional craftsmanship.

The rarity of Goudji's work contributes directly to its success on the auction market.

Unlike houses such as Vever or Cartier, which perpetuated their production after the death of their founder, Goudji's work has not been revived or marketed on a large scale, making these pieces of precious rarity.

Each of his creations, because of its singularity and unique artistic stamp, is today a sought-after treasure for discerning collectors.

Their rarity, combined with the unrivalled quality and fascinating history that surrounds them, piques the interest of bidders, often resulting in impressive sale results.

The auctions themselves bring a dimension of prestige and competition to these works. In this dynamic setting, collectors and enthusiasts vie for these unique pieces, and the tension of bidding can lead to high sums.

This bidding phenomenon, amplified by collectors' passion for Goudji's work, drives up the value of his creations and enshrines their continued success on the sales market.

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Knowing the value of a work by Goudji

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