Rating and value of sculptures, paintings and drawings by Aristide Maillol

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Rating and value of the artist Aristide Maillol   

Aristide Maillol is an artist from the nabis and symbolism group. His legacy includes paintings, prints and drawings. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His sculptures are particularly prized above all by American and English buyers, and the price at which they sell on the Art market ranges from €40 to €5,298,500, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Maillol's works. In 2018, his composition L'enfant prodigue sold for €150,000 while it was estimated at between €150,000 and €200,000. The artist's quotation is high and varies according to the quantity of work present on the auction market.  

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Style and technique of the artist Aristide Maillol   

Aristide Maillol is a member of the Nabis group, post-impressionist painters who agree on pure forms and flat colors. He is also known as a symbolist, as this movement is exploited in certain aspects by the nabis. He was naturally influenced by Paul Sérusier and produced many prints, drawings and oils on canvas. He would produce sculptures at the end of his career.

The life of Aristide Maillol

Aristide Maillol (1861-1944) was a French artist, famous for his work as a painter, draughtsman, sculptor and engraver. He is best known as a member of the Nabis group.

He was born in Banyuls sur Mer, where his aunt raised him from birth. He studied at the Lycée Saint Louis de Gonzague in Perpignan, and moved to Paris at the end of his secondary education. He began his artistic training in the studio of Jean-Léon Gérôme, then Adolphe Yvon. He befriended Antoine Bourdelle. His fascination with the Lady of the Unicorn tapestry led him to open a weaving workshop in his hometown. He later joined the Nabis group, where he met Maurice Denis and Paul Gauguin, who were to become his friends.

From 1900, he produced his first sculptures, which impressed Auguste Rodin. Mirbeau, an influential art critic of the time, acquires Léda from the Vollard gallery.

He achieves great success at the 1905 Salon with his bronze sculpture La Méditerranée. The Harry Keesler account commissions him and will launch his career internationally. He will become his first patron. Maurice Denis introduced him to Ivan Morossov, who would also commission him.

Maillol is considered after Rodin's death to be one of France's greatest sculptors.

He carried out many public commissions at the end of his career, several of his bronze statues can be seen in the Tuileries Gardens. Retrospectives were organized in his honor in Basel and New York.

In 1944, having gone to visit Raoul Dufy, he died in a car accident. 

The legacy of Aristide Maillol  

Aristide Maillol left a considerable mark on his era, a versatile artist who experimented with drawing, tapestry, engraving, painting and above all sculpture. He was one of the most influential sculptors of his time, influencing many artists after him.

Private collectors play an important role in the preservation of his work, over 700 sculptures by the artist have already been presented at auction although some works are kept in public places or museums.

Recognizing Aristide Maillol's signature

Aristide Maillol doesn't always sign his works. If you think you own one, it's a good idea to have it appraised.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Aristide Maillol, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. 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.