Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Alfred Aberdam
Key takeaways
- A painter of the School of Paris (1894–1963), Alfred Aberdam commands a moderate market value, with his works selling for between €100 and €13,000 at auction.
- His drawings and watercolors are valued at €40 to €1,000, while his paintings can fetch tens of thousands of euros depending on their quality.
- An artist appreciated by collectors for his abstract, jagged style, he devoted many of his works to depicting the suffering of the Jewish people.
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Rating and value of the artist
A painter of the Paris School, Alfred Aberdam does not enjoy a very high rating on the art market today. Nevertheless appreciated by collectors, some of his canvases can sell for tens of thousands of euros at auction, as evidenced by his oil on canvas Nature morte à l'éventail adjudicated €13,000 in 2007.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Drawing - watercolor | From €40 to €1,000 |
Painting | From €100 to €13,000 |
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Artist's style and technique
Alfred Aberdam's paintings are characterized by a relatively abstract, jerky workmanship, with unusual color mixtures.
His style evolves from the intimate to existential angst, and he is considered an artist with great sensitivity who was able to integrate modern painting techniques while remaining true to his Jewish cultural roots. Alfred Aberdam also devoted many of his works to the sensitive subject of deportation.
Alfred Aberdam's life
Alfred Aberdam was born in 1894 in Hungary into a well-to-do Jewish family, and quickly demonstrated a keen interest in painting. After graduating from high school, he organized lectures on the Italian and Flemish masters and early Jewish artists before leaving to study painting in Munich.
Mobilized in the Austrian army during the First World War, Alfred Aberdam was captured and interned by the Russians. In 1917, he became People's Commissar for Fine Arts and met Maiakovsky in Moscow.
After the First World War, Aberdam continued his apprenticeship at the Krakow Beaux-Arts and won first prize in painting in 1922 before moving to Paris. Settling in Montparnasse, Alfred Aberdam founded the "Groupe des Quatre" with Sigmund Menkès, Joachim Weingart and Léon Weissberg. He specialized in portraiture, depicting in particular the Jewish community during the war, depicting on canvas grieving yet touching faces.
During the Second World War, Aberdam was forced into hiding and temporarily put his artistic career on hold.
Alfred Aberdam's imprint on his time
Considered an illustrious representative of the Paris School, Alfred Aberdam (1894-1963) conveys through his works the suffering and hardships endured by the Jewish people.
His paintings are now part of the permanent collections of many museums around the world, but private collectors play a major role in preserving his work.
His signature
Not all Alfred Aberdam'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 was Alfred Aberdam, and what was his artistic background?Alfred Aberdam (1894–1963) was a Hungarian painter of Jewish descent, considered a distinguished representative of the School of Paris. After settling in Montparnasse following World War I, he founded the “Groupe des Quatre” and specialized in portraiture and paintings of the Jewish community, notably by documenting the suffering of the Jewish people during World War II. His works are now part of the permanent collections of numerous museums.
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What is the price range for Alfred Aberdam's works?Alfred Aberdam's drawings and watercolors generally sell for between €40 and €1,000, while his paintings range from €100 to €13,000 depending on their size and condition. For example, his oil on canvas “Still Life with a Fan” sold for €13,000 in 2007. Although the artist does not command a very high price on the art market, his works remain popular among collectors.
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How do I have a work by Alfred Aberdam appraised?Request a free, no-obligation appraisal using the appraisal form on the Auctie's website. A state-certified expert or auctioneer will contact you within 48 hours to provide you with a precise estimate of your artwork’s value and all relevant information about it. This free appraisal does not obligate you to anything.
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What are the characteristics of Alfred Aberdam's artistic style?Alfred Aberdam’s paintings are distinguished by a relatively abstract and jagged style, featuring unusual color combinations. His style ranges from the intimate to existential anguish, reflecting great sensitivity. He successfully incorporated modern painting techniques while remaining true to his Jewish cultural roots, devoting many works to the subject of deportation.
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