Rating and value of Serge Mouille's lamps, furniture and lighting fixtures
Key takeaways
- Serge Mouille's light fixtures, masterpieces of French design, are estimated to fetch between €350 and €281,890 at auction.
- A 1953 Seven Arm Wall Light sold for more than double its estimate, fetching €291,890 against a projection of €105,750.
- The artist’s market value has been rising steadily for several years in both the French and American markets thanks to his partnership with the publisher Steph Simon.
If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Serge Mouille 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.
Artist's rating and value
Through his success with publisher Steph Simon, Serge Mouille established himself as a sure bet on the art market from his very early days. In recent years, the artist's stock has continued to rise. With a strong presence on the French and American markets, Serge Mouille's lamps are among his most sought-after works. A piece of furniture by Serge Mouille can fetch millions of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his Seven Arm Wall light from 1953, which fetched €291,890 whereas it was estimated at between €105,750 and €158,620, more than twice the low estimate.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Furniture | From €350 to €105,880 |
Lighting | From €350 to €281,890 |
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The artist's works and style
Throughout his career, Serge Mouille's artistic output was prolific and varied. His flagship works were lighting fixtures ; he produced wall lamps, hanging lamps, table lamps ... but also furniture with a design that was always very pure, using a lot of black and wood.
The life of Serge Mouille
Serge Mouille was born in Paris in 1922. From a modest background, he entered the Ecole des Arts Appliqués at the age of 13, where he obtained a diploma in goldsmithing. He worked for a time in Gabriel Lacroix's workshop, before opening his own store in 1945, selling tableware. In 1955, he was elected to the Société des artistes décorateurs.
The Steph Simon gallery opened on Boulevard Saint Germain in 1954, where Serge Mouille exhibited alongside Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé. This enabled him to receive public commissions for the manufacture of lighting fixtures, notably from the universities of Strasbourg and Aix-Marseille.
Affected by tuberculosis, he was forced to slow down his production at the end of the 50s. The designer ended his career with a collection mixing fluorescence and incadescence that was presented at the Salon des Arts ménagers.
He died in Villiers-sur-Marne in 1988.
Serge Mouille's imprint on his period
Serge Mouille leaves a considerable mark on his era. Excelling in the decorative arts and particularly in lighting design, he is a role model for generations of artists after him. His works are highly prized on the auction market, and are always highly prized and skyrocketing in value.
His signature
Not all of Serge Mouille's works are signed. To be sure of the originality of your property, it's best to have it appraised.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who was Serge Mouille, and why are his works so highly sought after?Serge Mouille (1922–1988) was a leading French designer in the field of decorative arts and a renowned specialist in modern lighting. Trained in goldsmithing at the School of Applied Arts, he established himself as a sure bet on the market thanks to his partnership with the Steph Simon Gallery beginning in 1954, where he exhibited alongside Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé. His minimalist lighting fixtures, featuring black and wood, are highly sought after by collectors, and their value has been steadily rising for several years.
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What is the price range for Serge Mouille's lighting fixtures and furniture at auction?Serge Mouille’s light fixtures are his most sought-after works, with estimates generally ranging from €350 to over €280,000. The artist’s signed furniture falls within a range of €350 to approximately €105,000. Remarkable pieces can far exceed their initial estimates: for example, the 1953 Seven Arm Wall Light sold for €291,890, even though it was estimated at between €105,750 and €158,620.
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How can you authenticate a work by Serge Mouille and verify its authenticity?Not all of Serge Mouille’s works are signed, which makes authentication important. To verify the authenticity of your item, we recommend requesting a free appraisal from Auctie’s by filling out our online form. A certified expert or auctioneer will examine your piece and provide you with an accurate estimate of its market value within 48 hours.
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Is this the right time to sell a lamp or a piece of furniture by Serge Mouille?Yes, this is an excellent time to sell a piece by Serge Mouille. The artist’s market value has been rising steadily for several years, and his lighting fixtures remain highly sought after in both the French and American markets. The market for 20th-century decorative arts is currently thriving, and collectors continue to show a growing interest in designers from this period.
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How does the appraisal and sale of a work of art take place at Auctie's?The process is simple and non-binding: fill out our online form to request a free appraisal. A certified expert or auctioneer will contact you to appraise your artwork and provide you with an accurate estimate of its market value within 48 hours. If you wish to sell, our specialists will guide you through the available options and advise you on how to get the best possible price, taking market trends into account.
