Rating and value of screens, paintings on lacquer by Pierre Dunand

If you own a work of art by or based on the work of designer and painter Pierre Dunand 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.

Designer's rating and value

Pierre Dunand's works enjoyed posthumous success thanks to his work created in part as a tribute to his father, Jacques Dunand. He quickly established himself as a major player on the art market. Today, his furniture and paintings are all the rage in auction rooms and attract a large number of collectors. His pieces are mainly traded in France and the United States. A work by Pierre Dunand can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his lacquer painting Panthères s'abreuvant dans la jungle, which sold for €71,000 in 2022, whereas it was estimated at between €15,000 and €20,000.

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Pierre Dunand, undisputed master of lacquer

Pierre Dunand was born in 1914, the son of decorator Jacques Dunand.

He left school at 17 and joined his father's family business. At first, he produced dinanderie, i.e. brass and copper objects, but eventually became interested in lacquer work, like the painter Gaston Suisse. He takes up stylistic traits from his father in his work, and mixes lacquer painting and brassware.

He makes vases, but is best known for his screens - inspired by Japanese screens.

In his lifetime, he is not hugely successful in his father's workshop and does not receive many commissions, which is why he leaves the company to devote himself to other projects.

He died in 1996, having no idea of the success his works would meet on the art market a few years later.

The artist's works and style

Pierre Dunand has left a notable legacy in French design with iconic pieces. His work is characterized by great diversity and remarkable richness: chairs, tables, desks, lamps, tapestries, as well as decorative objects such as screens and vases. His creations are extremely popular in today's interior design trends.

The screens created by Pierre Dunand are also highly prized by design enthusiasts. They retain fidelity to the designer's style, which is characterized by his sensitive and elegant approach.

Recognizing Pierre Dunand's signature

Not all of Pierre Dunand's works are signed, which is why expert appraisal is paramount in order to authenticate your property.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Pierre Dunand, don't hesitate 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 your work's market value.

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.