Rating and value of paintings by Eugène Damas

If you own a work by or about the artist Eugène Damas, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. 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 Eugène Damas  

A little-known artist of the 19th century, Eugène Damas leaves behind an artistic identity of his own. This legacy consists mainly of oils on canvas. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer, and his quotation is stable. His canvases and other works are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €130 to €9,400, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Damas's works. In 2012, a composition entitled Scene of countryside in summer, sold for €9,400.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Style and technique of artist Eugène Damas     

Eugène Damas mainly produces oils on canvas depicting country landscapes, which are his main inspiration. He was influenced by the realism of Jean-François Millet, depicting above all nature.

The life of Eugène Damas

Eugène Damas (1844-1899) was a French painter born in the Ardennes.

He studied at the Académie de peinture et de sculpture in Valenciennes, then at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he studied under Alexandre Cabanel.

He then returned to live in the Ardennes, where he became a teacher. Strongly inlfuenced by the work of Jean-François Millet, his first exhibition at the Salon des artistes français established this stylistic kinship.

He founded an association with sculptor Alphonse Colle in his native region.

He took on several commissions to decorate churches, producing copies after Rubens and Murillo for the purpose.

He died in Charleville at the age of 55. 

Eugène Damas's imprint on his period  

Eugène Damas is not a painter known to the general public. However, his works have been shown at auction on several occasions, resulting in a stable market quotation. His works are always sought after by art collectors and are present in several public and private collections.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Eugène Damas sometimes signs his works, mostly at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background.  

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by Eugène Damas or after the artist, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you are considering selling your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.