Rating and value of Le Corbusier's furniture, drawings and paintings

If you own a work by the artist Le Corbusier 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Artist's rating and value

With his success thanks to his innovative vision of architecture, and his pictorial talent, Le Corbusier established himself from his lifetime as a sure value on the art market. In recent years, the artist's market value has continued to rise. Le Corbusier's paintings are among the most sought-after works on the French and American markets. For example, a painting by Le Corbusier can fetch millions of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his painting Femme rouge et pelote verte dating from 1932, which sold for €3,725,600 whereas it was estimated at between €3,725,600 and €5,588,400.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The life of Le Corbusier

Charles-Édouard Jeanneret Gris, known as Le Corbusier (1887 - 1965) was a leading designer and painter of the early 20th century. Born in the Swiss canton of Neuchatel, he was one of the leading exponents of the modern movement.

His father, Georges-Édouard Jeanneret, was a watch engraver and enameller. He began training as an engraver-chiseler in Switzerland, following in his father's footsteps. He won his first distinction at the Salon des Arts Décoratifs in Turin in 1902, when he was just 15. His eyesight problems prevented him from engraving watches, so he abandoned this career idea and decided to become a painter. He took drawing lessons in France, but his teacher recommended decorating. He decorated his first villa at the age of 17, proving to be a very promising artist, even though he had put painting on the back burner. Together with Auguste Perret, he became interested in reinforced concrete, and opened his own architectural practice in 1912. From 1917 onwards, he prepared architectural projects aimed at rebuilding what the war had destroyed, taking a keen interest in purism. He adopts the pseudonym Le Corbusier for the first time in 1920, which he keeps throughout his career.

He works on his persona consisting of large dark glasses, cigarettes and Italian suits.

However, he continued to paint throughout his career, with the art market now proving him right as his paintings are currently his most highly-rated works.

Le Corbusier died in 1965 in the Alpes Maritimes, aged 77.

Le Corbusier's imprint on his period

Le Corbusier left a considerable mark on his era. Excelling in the decorative arts, particularly furniture design, but also in painting, he was a role model for generations of artists after him. His works are highly prized on the auction market, they are always in demand and their value soars.

His signature

Not all of Le Corbusier's works are signed. To be sure of the originality of your property, it's best to have it appraised.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Le Corbusier, 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.