Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Henri Le Sidaner

An artist of the early 20th century, Henri Le Sidaner (1862-1939) is associated with the Post-Impressionist movement. A major artist of this movement, Le Sidaner developed his own style, creating highly poetic compositions that blended Impressionism and Symbolism. The artist thus established himself as an important artist of his time.

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Rating and value of the artist

Considered the inheritor of the painting of Degas and Sisley, Henri Le Sidaner quickly acquired a reputation and a place in the world art market. Today, Le Sidaner's works are highly prized, making them a sure bet in auction rooms. For example, a work by Henri Le Sidaner can top the million euro mark at auction, as demonstrated by his oil on canvas La sérénade, Venise, sold for €1,695,320 at Christie's in 2022.

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The artist's works and style

Associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements, Henri Le Sidaner is known for his works with an intimate, poetic atmosphere. Characterized by a subtle use of light, his paintings are soft and harmonious.

The life of Henri Le Sidaner

Henri le Sidaner was born in Mauritius in 1862. Ten years later, his father, a captain in the navy, was transferred to Dunkirk. Encouraged by his mother, young Henri soon developed a passion for art and painting. In 1880, Le Sidaner was admitted to the École nationale des Beaux-arts in Paris and entered Alexandre Cabanel's studio as an apprentice.

Not enjoying his studies, Henri Le Sidaner decided to settle in Etaples, near Le Touquet. Representing mainly post-impressionist landscapes, the artist became one of the leaders of this movement, often referred to as the "Etaples school of painters" or the "Etaples artistic colony". In 1887, Le Sidaner exhibited for the first time at the Salon des artistes français.

In 1894, Henri Le Sidaner returned to live in Paris. His style evolves and moves more towards symbolism. He also showed an interest in night landscapes, offering an opportunity to explore the play of light. During this period, Le Sidaner frequented other Symbolist artists and intellectuals, and exhibited in several major galleries. He returned to postimpressionism a few years later and developed an intimate, poetic style combining symbolism and impressionism.

In the 1900s, Henri Le Sidaner bought a house in Gerberoy, in the Oise region. Like Giverny for Claude Monet, this house, with its colorful gardens, would become a true source of inspiration for the artist.

Henri Le Sidaner died of a heart attack in 1939, leaving behind him a major mark on the history of the Post-Impressionist movement. 

Henri Le Sidaner's imprint on his time

Very popular in England, Henri Le Sidaner became world-famous. The artist exhibited and traveled all over the world, receiving numerous distinctions such as the Légion d'honneur.

Today, some of his works are preserved in museums around the world, but collectors play the greatest role in preserving his work.   

His signature

Not all of Henri Le Sidaner's works are signed.

Although there are variants, here's a first example of his signature:

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