Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Ladislas Kijno
Key takeaways
- Ladislas Kijno’s works have been selling for between €30,000 and €90,000 over the past 40 years, with a painting titled “Hommage à Debussy” selling for €7,500 in 2022.
- Paintings command the highest prices (€50 to 90,000), followed by watercolor drawings (€30 to 62,000) and sculptures (€120 to 5,000).
- A master of the “crumpling” technique since 1956, this 20th-century Informalist artist uses an airbrush and glycerophthalic paints to explore the contrast between smooth and crumpled textures.
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Rating and value of the artist Ladislas Kijno
An essential figure of informal art, Ladislas Kijno is a prodigious painter of the 20th century who acquired a certain renown, based on his painting, watercolor drawings, prints and even some sculptures and tapestries. For almost forty years, his works have fetched between €30 and €90 000, a substantial delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. One of his paintings entitled " hommage à Debussy ", depicting pink interlacing geometric shapes on a gray background sold for €7 500 in 2022.
Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Upholstery | From 300 to 2 100€ |
Estamp - multiple | From 10 to 2 600€ |
Sculpture - volume | From 120 to 5 000€ |
Drawing - watercolor | From 30 to 62 000€ |
Painting | From 50 to 90 000€ |
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Style and technique of artist Ladislas Kijno
Kijno was quickly drawn to the plastic interest of ovoid and spherical forms. According to him, "the universe develops in a curved way" he tends towards structured compositions, using relatively neutral colors. Using an airbrush and an inked brush, he employed glycerophtalic paints and became a master of " crumpling ", a technique he perfected in 1956, exploring the dynamic opposition between smooth and crumpled structures.
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The life of Ladislas Kijno
Born in Warsaw in 1921, Ladislas Kijno became a naturalized French citizen shortly after his parents emigrated to France in 1925. His early years were marked by painting, and with his unrivalled maturity and observant eye, he drew everything around him. In 1938, he began studying philosophy in Lille, and later attended Germaine Richier's studio. He took part in his first exhibition in 1943 on the theme of Chess Games, and settled permanently in Paris in the late 1950s. Over the years, Kijno developed his crumpling technique and established himself on the art scene.
In 1949, his artistic career took a major turn following the creation of a work entitled The Last Supper for the crypt of the Assy church. This unprecedented experience steered him towards the sacred, the spiritual, demiurgy and a taste for magical consonance. In his metaphysical and spiritual impulse, Kijno takes a particular interest in the magical rites of various civilizations, especially those described as " primitive ". Like Tàpies, he practices " mental speleology " i.e., using primitive human forms in movement, he imagines another world. He sees painting as " a priesthood " that encourages and enables people to explore the intricacies of the universe in which he lives. And it is on a small two-dimensional surface such as canvas that the result of this transcendent experience must be transcribed.
Kijno's imprint on his period
In 1956, Kijno exhibited at the Kamer gallery in Paris and befriended Picasso, Hans Hartung, Alberto Magnelli, Roger Vivier, Audiberti, Sonia Delaunay and many others. Later, Kijno took up graffiti, covering a few walls in the Latin Quarter, and exhibited in numerous galleries, including in the United States, revealing the importance and aura that emanated from his canvases. He was considered a committed artist from the moment he took part in the Journées des intellectuels pour le Vietnam (Intellectuals' Days for Vietnam) in 1968, in homage to the people suffering the exactions of the American army, but also when he paid tribute to Angela Davis. He never ceased to weave a synergy between his artistic path and that of poets (essentially Surrealists) such as Tristan Tzara and Louis Aragon.
Ladislas Kijno died on November 27, 2012 in Saint Germain en Laye.
Recognizing the artist's signature
Kijno simply signed his canvases with his name in childlike script at the bottom.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Ladislas Kijno, and what is his contribution to modern art?Ladislas Kijno (1921–2012) was a leading figure in 20th-century Informel art. Born in Poland and naturalized as a French citizen, he developed the “crumpling” technique in 1956, exploring the contrast between smooth and crumpled textures. A friend of Picasso, Hartung, and Magnelli, he made a name for himself on the international art scene through his spiritual and socially engaged approach to painting.
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What is the price range for works by Ladislas Kijno?Ladislas Kijno’s works sell for between €30,000 and €90,000, depending on their medium and prestige. Paintings command the highest prices (€50 to €90,000), while drawings and watercolors range from €30 to €62,000. Prints, sculptures, and tapestries command lower prices, ranging from €10 to €2,600, €120 to €5,000, and €300 to €2,100, respectively.
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How can you authenticate a work by Ladislas Kijno?To authenticate a work by Ladislas Kijno, we recommend that you request a free, no-obligation appraisal through our website. Our state-certified experts and auctioneers will examine your work and provide you with an accurate estimate of its current market value within 48 hours.
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Is this a good time to sell a work by Ladislas Kijno?Yes, now is a good time to sell a work by Ladislas Kijno. As a leading figure in Informal Art with an internationally recognized career and a sustained presence on the market for nearly forty years, his works continue to enjoy steady demand and warrant a public auction to achieve the best possible price.
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