Rating and value of paintings by Vartan Makhokhian
Key takeaways
- Vartan Makhokhian (1869–1937), an Armenian marine painter, has works currently fetching between €280 and €37,740 at auction.
- His realistic oil-on-canvas paintings in cool tones, influenced by seascapes, are highly prized by collectors and considered sought-after Orientalist works in Europe.
- The painting “Les Chadoufs” sold for €37,760 in 2017, slightly exceeding its estimate of €36,760 to €41,960, confirming the upward trend in its value.
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Rating and value of the artist
An important marine painter, Vartan Makhokhian has established himself as a major figure on the art market. His works are highly valued by collectors. All his works are oil on canvas, and sell for between €280 and €37,740 - a relatively wide range, but one that says a lot about the price these works can fetch. Thus, a work signed or attributed to Makokhian can fetch thousands of euros at auction, as evidenced by his painting Les Chadoufs, adjudged €37,760 in 2017, whereas it was estimated at between €36,760 and €41,960.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Drawing - watercolor | From €280 to €300 |
Painting | From €300 to €37,740 |
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The artist's works and style
Vartan Makhokhian's works are characterized by their realistic style and cool tones. Influenced by the artistic current of realism, as well as by seascapes, he has produced highly balanced compositions, which result from a highly accomplished work on perspective.
Vartan Makhokhian's career
Vartan Makhokhian (1869-1937) was an Armenian painter born in Trebizond.
His father, a merchant, encouraged him to study and supported his interest in drawing. Trained as a musician and later as a painter, he decided to devote his career exclusively to Art and studied at the Beaux-Arts in Berlin. After graduating, he traveled to the Crimea, where he met Ivan Aivazovsky.
At this point in his career, he began to concentrate exclusively on marine paintings. He exhibited his work in Berlin for the first time in 1900. After the Hamidi massacres, he was forced to flee to Europe, and later traveled to Egypt to exhibit his work.
Before the First World War and the Armenian genocide, he moved to Nice and exhibited in Monte Carlo.
Marked by the genocide, he produced a series in memory of his people, The Sobbing of Armenia.
Vartan Makhokhian's imprint on his time
Vartan Makhokhian is one of the most sought-after marine painters at auction today, and it's very likely that his value will rise sharply in the future. He wasn't exhibited much in Europe during his lifetime, but Orientalist works are highly sought-after today, so it's now the European market that demands his paintings most.
His signature
Vartan Makhokhian's works are not all signed.
If you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of the painting's originality.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Vartan Makhokhian, and what is his artistic background?Vartan Makhokhian (1869–1937) was an Armenian painter born in Trabzon who studied at the Berlin Academy of Fine Arts. A leading figure in realist marine painting, he focused exclusively on seascapes after meeting Ivan Aivazovsky in Crimea. His works are characterized by a realistic style with cool tones and a highly balanced composition, influenced by the realist movement and Orientalist landscapes.
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What is the current market value of Vartan Makhokhian's paintings?Vartan Makhokhian’s works fetch prices ranging from €280 for watercolor drawings to €37,740 for oil paintings on canvas. For example, his painting *Les Chadoufs* sold for €37,760 in 2017, with an initial estimate of €36,760 to €41,960. The artist is among the most sought-after marine painters at auction, with his market value on the rise.
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How can I authenticate and have a work by Vartan Makhokhian appraised?At Auctie's, you can request a free, no-obligation appraisal by filling out our online form. A certified expert or auctioneer will contact you to examine your artwork and provide you with an accurate estimate of its market value within 48 hours. We highly recommend this process, as not all of Makhokhian’s works are signed.
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Is this the right time to sell a work by Vartan Makhokhian?Yes, now is an excellent time to sell a work by Makhokhian. The artist is among the most sought-after marine painters at auction, and his market value is expected to rise sharply in the future. Orientalist works are in high demand on the European market, which is currently the primary buyer of his paintings.
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How does the sales process work at Auctie's?Auctie's supports you every step of the way: after a free, no-obligation appraisal by our experts, we guide you through the various sales options to help you get the best possible price. Our specialists take into account market trends and the unique characteristics of each artwork to provide you with the best possible advice leading up to the auction.
