Rating and value of paintings by Joseph Sima

A major painter of the Grand Jeu in the 20th century, Joseph Sima (1881-1971) is best known for his paintings and drawings.

If you own a work by or based on the artist Joseph Sima 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. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Artist's rating and value

A surrealist painter, Joseph Sima has established himself as a major figure on the art market. His works are highly prized by collectors. His works are exclusively oil on canvas, and sell for between €10 and €1,198,490 - a relatively wide range, but one that says a lot about the price these works can fetch. For example, a work signed or attributed to Sima can fetch thousands of euros at auction, as evidenced by his predominantly green oil on canvas sold for €1,198,490 in 2018.  

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The life of Joseph Sima

Joseph Sima was born in the Czech Republic, in the region of the Castle of the Kings.

He attended the School of Applied Arts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, and was a member of the Devetsil group founded in 1920. He became the group's correspondent in Paris, where he rubbed shoulders with several leading figures of the L'Esprit nouveau magazine.

In 1926, he met Max Ernst and André Breton, leading representatives of the Surrealist movement. He then founded the Grand jeu, a magazine that would also be an artistic movement. He collaborates with Pierre Jean Jouve to illustrate his works. The group uses an extrasensory exploration of art aimed at recapturing childhood emotions. Later, they would conduct research into the subconscious and automatic writing.

He remained connected with Prague's poetic avant-garde throughout his life and collaborated with these artists.

Few details are known about the rest of his life.

Auctie's presented one of his paintings for sale very recently - a simple, soft, poetic composition.

The artist's works and style

Joseph Sima's works are characterized by perpetual experimentation around surrealism. Today, he is not widely known by the general public, but appreciated and sought after by collectors.

Although some of his paintings or drawings are held in museums in France and around the world, private collectors play a big role in preserving his work.  

His signature 

Not all of Joseph Sima's works are signed.

If you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of your painting's originality.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Joseph Sima, 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 Sima-signed 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.