Rating and value of works, drawings and paintings by André Hambourg
Key takeaways
- André Hambourg, a leading figure in Post-Impressionism, commands high prices on the French and American art markets, particularly for his Normandy landscapes.
- Oil-on-canvas works can fetch up to 58,000 euros, while prints range from 10 to 1,300 euros depending on the technique used.
- Appointed Official Painter to the Navy, this French artist (1909–1999) captured seascapes and coastal life in a style influenced by Impressionism.
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Rating and value of the artist
A leading exponent of the Post-Impressionist movement, André Hambourg has a rather high rating on the French and American art markets. Described as lively and joyful, his most prized works are his depictions of landscapes, particularly views of the beaches of Trouville and Deauville in Normandy. A work by Hambourg can fetch tens of thousands of euros, as demonstrated by his painting Central Park, sold for 58,000 euros in 2006. André Hambourg has thus established himself as a sure bet on the art market.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Estamps | From €10 to €1,300 |
Drawing - watercolor | From €30 to €11,000 |
Oil on canvas | From €140 to €58,000 |
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The works and style of André Hambourg
The artistic career of André Hambourg is marked by two periods: the ravages of wartime and his bohemian life in Honfleur. The paintings that reflect the artist's life on the Normandy coast are his best-known works. The vast majority are landscapes, in a style inherited from Impressionism both in its facture and its vivid colors.
In contrast, his wartime paintings fall into the elegiac register, with dark, sinister intonations, representing the misfortune and atrocity of war.
Largely known for his postimpressionist style and seascapes, André Hambourg's paintings accurately captured the shifting nuances of water, the reflections of the skies and the variations of sunlight on the sea. Highly balanced, his compositions are harmonious, imbued with equilibrium and tranquility.
The life of André Hambourg
André Hambourg (1909 - 1999) was a French artist born in Paris. His parents were pharmacists who emigrated from Russia to escape deportation.
He attended the Lycée Montaigne and then the Lycée Louis le Grand, where he was noticed for his drawing talents. He then learned oil painting in Germany before returning to France, where he was accepted at the Ecole Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. He then joined Lucien Simon's studio at the Beaux-Arts de Paris. He then exhibited at the Salon d'Automne, the Salon des artistes indépendants and the Salon des Tuileries.
Hambourg then received a travel grant to Algeria. He also travels to Morocco and several African countries. He returned to France and Africa during the Second World War.
During his stay in Algeria, the artist came into contact with resistance fighters in Oran. Involved in the Resistance, André Hambourg collaborated with a number of newspapers and received government commissions to depict the daily life and trauma of war through his paintings.
A few years later, André Hambourg was appointed official painter to the French Navy. He therefore chose to settle in Honfleur and illustrated the daily life of the crews, the port, and Norman life.
Throughout his career, André Hambourg traveled extensively. Inspired by these many sojourns abroad, his palette as well as his artistic vision changed irrevocably, enabling him to capture the essence of the places he visited with panache.
André Hambourg's imprint on his period
In addition to his artistic practice and political commitment, André Hambourg shared his passion with many students as a teacher. Finally, he published several books on the painting of his time and participated in initiatives to promote the visual arts.
His signature
Not all of André Hambourg's works are signed.
Although there are variations, here is a first example of his signature:
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is André Hambourg, and what is his artistic background?André Hambourg (1909–1999) was a French Post-Impressionist painter who studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Lucien Simon. A leading figure of the Post-Impressionist movement, he is best known for his vibrantly colored seascapes and his depictions of the Normandy coast, particularly Honfleur, Trouville, and Deauville. His career can be divided into two distinct periods: his wartime works, characterized by somber tones, and his luminous Normandy paintings, created after he settled in Honfleur as an official painter for the Navy.
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What is the price range for André Hambourg's works, depending on the medium?André Hambourg’s prints sell for between €10 and €1,300, his drawings and watercolors for between €30 and €11,000, and his oil paintings on canvas for between €140 and €58,000. His painting *Central Park*, which sold for 58,000 euros in 2006, illustrates the potential of his finest works. André Hambourg is considered a safe bet on the French and American art markets, with a relatively high market value.
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Is this the right time to sell a work by André Hambourg?Yes, now is a good time to sell a work by André Hambourg. The artist enjoys a stable and high market value in both the French and American art markets, particularly for his Normandy landscapes, which remain highly sought after by collectors. His balanced compositions and luminous paintings continue to appeal to a wide audience and command significant prices.
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