Rating and value of paintings by Mikhail Guermacheff
Key takeaways
- A Russian artist of the School of Paris (1867–1930), Guermacheff’s works fetch prices of up to €135,000 at auction.
- His landscape paintings, particularly those depicting the Kremlin under snow, are the most sought-after by collectors of 20th-century Russian art.
- Oil-on-canvas paintings range from €200 to €135,000, while watercolor drawings sell for between €200 and €360, depending on their condition.
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Artist's rating and value
Mikhail Guermacheff's work is uncommon and quite highly rated on the auction market. His works arouse interest among collectors and art lovers, particularly those who appreciate 20th-century Russian painting. The most sought-after pieces are landscape paintings. A work by Guermacheff can fetch thousands of euros at auction, such as his painting Le Kremlin sous la neige, which fetched €135,000 in 2008, whereas it was estimated at between €40,000 and €50,000.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Drawing - watercolor | From 200 to 360€ |
Oil on canvas | From 200 to 135 000€ |
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Style and technique of Mikhail Guermacheff
Mikhail Guermacheff belongs to the École de Paris group, like other artists (Michel Kikoine, Alessio Isupoff, Nicolas de Staël) who immigrated to Paris from Russia, although this term is far too broad to give a precise definition of his work. He fits in with the Russian realist artists, and produces mainly oils on canvas.
The life of Mikhail Guermacheff
Mikhail Markanovich Guermacheff, (1867 - 1930) was a Russian artist of the École de Paris.
The artist was born in Kharkoff, in the Russian Empire. He studied at the Moscow School of Fine Arts, where he trained in landscape painting and learned the techniques of the Russian realists. He took part in several Salons, including those in Moscow and St. Petersburg, where he exhibited his work. After the 1917 revolution, like many of his colleagues, he was forced to leave his native country.
He settled permanently in France, exhibiting canvases at the Grand Palais des Champs Élysées and the Salon de la Société nationale des Beaux-Arts.
His works are particularly characteristic of early Russian realism, depicting an enlightened, idealized country before the tragic revolutionary events of the 20th century. They convey a certain nostalgia for the last moments of the Russian Empire, very subtle in his most famous paintings depicting views of the Kremlin under the snow.
He died in Paris in 1930.
Mikhail Guermacheff's imprint on his period
Mikhail Guermacheff is not a painter widely known to the general public, either during his lifetime or today. His paintings of landscapes and other compositions, however, are appreciated by collectors and have a certain success at auction. Some of his works are exhibited in museums in France, but private collectors play a major role in preserving his work.
His signature
Not all Mikhail Guermacheff's works are signed. It's also possible that it's a copy or that the mention has faded over time, which is why expertise is paramount.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Mikhail Guermacheff, and what is his artistic background?Mikhail Guermacheff (1867–1930) was a Russian artist of the School of Paris, born in Kharkiv. Trained at the Moscow School of Fine Arts in the techniques of Russian realism, he left Russia after the 1917 Revolution to settle in France, where he exhibited at the Grand Palais and the Salon of the Société nationale des Beaux-Arts. His works, particularly his landscapes of the Kremlin, convey a sense of nostalgia for the pre-revolutionary Russian Empire.
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What is the price range for Mikhail Guermacheff's paintings?Mikhail Guermacheff’s works vary considerably in terms of technique and quality. His drawings and watercolors range in price from 200 to 360 euros, while his oil paintings on canvas—which are more sought-after—can fetch several thousand euros. His landscapes of the Kremlin are particularly prized, as evidenced by the 2008 auction sale of *The Kremlin in the Snow*, which sold for €135,000—well above its initial estimate.
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How can you authenticate a work by Mikhail Guermacheff?Authenticating a work by Guermacheff requires professional expertise, as not all of his works are signed, and signatures may have faded over time. Auctie's offers a free, no-obligation appraisal by its experts and certified auctioneers, who will provide you with a reliable assessment of authenticity and market value within 48 hours.
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Is this a good time to sell a work by Mikhail Guermacheff?Yes, this is a favorable time. Although Guermacheff is not well known to the general public, his works consistently attract interest among collectors and enthusiasts of 20th-century Russian painting. The market shows steady appreciation, particularly for his landscapes, which ensures a satisfactory sales opportunity.
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