Rating and value of sculptures and bronzes by Georges Chauvel

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Rating and value of the artist Georges Chauvel

Georges Chauvel is recognized during his lifetime. He belongs to the artistic vein of figurative sculptors of the 20th century. His legacy therefore consists mainly of sculptures made from several types of material, especially bronze.

At present, the prices of his works are rising recurrently at auctioneers' gavels. His sculptures are prized above all by French and French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €90 to €11,400, a considerable delta, which speaks volumes, however, about the value that can be attributed to Georges Chauvel's works.

One of his bronze sculptures, Nu assis au collier, sold for up to €11,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique by artist Georges Chauvel  

Georges Chauvel is a French sculptor of the early 20th century, who blends modern figurative with classical references. He was part of the post-First World War " retour à l'ordre " movement, which consisted of a modernity tempered by the use of classical, stylized and balanced forms.

His work shows a strong orientation towards mythological, allegorical and feminine themes, with busts, female figures, nudes, decorative motifs and beings in motion.

He works with an Art Deco aesthetic for some of his works, with elegance, geometric stylization and balance between straight and curved lines. His elegance is linear : female silhouettes are treated with grace, a certain economy of decoration without complete neutralization of form.

His favored mediums are bronze and sometimes stone or plaster to produce mostly preparatory models. He used brown or dark patinas to enhance the surface and modeling, typical of Art Deco bronzes.

His plaster models were then transposed into bronze, and several lots feature plaster sculptures signed " G. Chauvel ". He paid great attention to working with skin, folds and hair, but purification was relative and stylization prevailed over outrageous naturalism.

He created large-scale monuments and public works, including war memorials, and large-scale figures, requiring a mastery of structure, pedestals and interaction with the site of the work.

After 1945, he also worked as a restorer for works at the Château de Versailles.

The life of Georges Chauvel

Georges Félicien Eugène Joseph Chauvel (Elbeuf, 1886 - 1962, Val-Saint-Germain) was a figurative sculptor of the first half of the 20th century, who first trained for three years at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, in Alphonse Guilloux's studio.

In 1917, he exhibited Le lanceur de grenades, acquired by Henri Leblanc, and a replica was given to New Zealand soldiers. In 1919, he exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants, marking the start of his public career.

While his body of work for private use (bronze, plaster, ceramic and terracotta sculptures) was relatively small, he worked on larger-scale public projects such as war memorials in the 1920s.

Among his most famous works is Femme endormie (1934, marble, 100 x 200 x 58 cm, 1600 kg). He also created public sculptures in Paris (Nu féminin marchant dans le jardin de Reuilly) and other cities.

After 1945, he participated in the restoration of statues in the park of the Château de Versailles, and also worked as a creator of models for ceramics.

His sculptures can be found in various museums (Musée de la Piscine in Roubaix, Musée des Années Trente, Musée de l'Armée in Paris). He is buried at the Val-Saint-Germain cemetery, and his tomb was surmounted by one of his works, which has been abandoned or stolen according to sources.

His work has also been photographed, notably by Marc Vaux.

Market segmentation and artist's rating

Few public sales are listed for Georges Chauvel, only 68 according to Artprice. The historical range of realized prices extends from USD 100 to USD 21,250. A bust of Jeune femme made around 1930 recently sold for 21,250 USD.

Recently, Maternité (a 1-meter-high stone sculpture was estimated at between 6,000 and 8,000€. Buste d'une jeune femme (bronze, circa 1930) was estimated at €4,000 to €5,000. Baigneuse au drapé (bronze, 52 cm) was estimated at €1,800 to €2,000.

Valued works include bronze sculptures, busts, female figures, nudes and decorative models. The premium segment is made up of important pieces including large signed sculptures (marble, quality bronze, antique patina).

The intermediate segment is made up of medium-sized bronzes, decorative figures and busts. The intermediate segment is made up of medium-sized bronzes, decorative figures and busts.

In the accessible segment, we find small sculptures, ceramics, less sought-after frequent models. Typical buyers are art deco and French sculpture collectors, specialized galleries and enthusiasts of classical decorative figures.

The secondary market is dominant as most transactions go through auctions or specialized galleries. The market is located geographically in France, especially Paris, in Western Europe, with American customers interested in art deco.

The artist's reputation is moderate, as Albert Féraud, Pierre Traverse and Jean Joachim. His works appear at public sales and are modulated according to model quality, condition, patina, signature and provenance.

Recognizing Georges Chauvel's signature

The artist signs " G. Chauvel " on most of his sculptures. There are, however, many copies, which is why expertise is important. 

Knowing the value of a work 

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