Rating and value of sculptures, bronzes and drawings by Joseph Czaky

If you own a work by or after Joseph Czaky, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.  

Rating and value of works by Joseph Czaky

Czaky was a Hungarian Cubist sculptor. If you own a piece by the artist, it may be worth more than you think. On the art market, prices for these works can be very high at the auctioneers' gavel. 

His bronze sculptures are particularly prized, and the price at which his works sell on the art market ranges from €60 to €705,000, a fairly substantial range, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Jospeh Czaky's works.  

In 2017, a stone sculpture, entitled Unique tête, sold for €705,000 while it was estimated at between €150,000 and €200,000. 

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Style and technique of artist Joseph Czaky   

Joseph Czaky is one of the leading members of cubist sculpture. He has also produced drawings and a few paintings. His work focuses mainly on the use of bronze, marble and terracotta. During his career, he also produced numerous bas-reliefs.

The career of Joseph Czaky  

Joseph Czaky was born in 1888 in Hungary. He began his training at the Higher School of Decorative Arts in Budapest, but preferred to learn the technique of stone-cutting by working directly on building sites.

Like many artists of the Paris School, he arrived in France very poor, with only the desire to create in a new cultural and artistic emulation. He moved in with Hungarian friends for a while, then to the artistic residence of La Ruche. Two years after his arrival in Paris, in 1910, he was already exhibiting at the Société nationale des Beaux-Arts. Shortly afterwards, he exhibited at the Salon d'Automne. In 1914, he presented his first cubist head, which was to become the foundation of his artistic identity. He created a scandal in 1912 at the Salon d'Automne, in the Salle des Cubistes, to which he was refused access.

In 1914, he enlisted in the French Army after meeting Léon Rosenberg. Working with him for a few years, he came to the realization that he needed to break away from Cubism, simplifying its forms and carrying out a great deal of research into the composition of his works. He broke off his contract in 1930, founding the Union des artistes modernes with other artists.

He died in 1971 in Paris. 

Joseph Czaky's imprint on his period

Czaky carried out a great deal of reflection on Cubist art in his sculptures and compositions, starting from its analytical state at the beginning of his career, until moving beyond synthesism after his contract with Léon Rosenberg. His output is substantial, and today he remains a highly appreciated and sought-after artist on the art market.

Recognizing Czaky's signature

The artist signs his works in most cases, however copies do exist, which is why expertise is paramount.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Joseph Czaky, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of the market value of your work, and will provide you with all the relevant information. If you are considering selling your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.