Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Pinchus Kremegne

Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Pinchus Kremegne

Key takeaways

  • Pinchus Kremegne, a Russian artist of the School of Paris (1890–1981), is highly sought after on the art market, with his Expressionist works fetching up to €46,000 at auction.
  • Oil-on-canvas paintings range from €190 to €46,000, watercolors from €300 to €6,000, and prints from €30 to €620, depending on the technique and quality.
  • A free appraisal is recommended, as not all works are signed, and his market value has remained stable among collectors for several years.

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Pinchus Kremegne 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

Pinchus Kremegne's work is common and highly rated on the auction market. His works arouse interest among collectors and art lovers, particularly those who appreciate twentieth-century painting. The most sought-after pieces are expressionist paintings. Thus, a work signed by Kremegne can fetch thousands of euros at auction, like his painting The Blue Violin,dating from 1914 sold for €46,000 in 2012, while it was estimated at between €30,000 and €40,000.   

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Technique used

Result

Estamp - multiple

From €30 to €620

Drawing - watercolor

From €300 to €6,000

Oil on canvas

From €190 to €46,000

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Artist's style and technique

Kremegne is a member of the Paris School, a group of foreign artists who produced work in Paris.

His are mostly expressionist works, he produced many prints, but also drawings and oils on canvas.

The life of Pinchus Kremegne

Pinchus Kremegne was a Russian artist of the Paris School, born near Lida (Russia) in 1890. His father was relatively well-to-do and ran a workshop for Slavic art objects. They emigrated for a time with the Kremegne brothers to the United States after taking part in anti-tsarist meetings in Russia at the time. He began his artistic training at the Beaux-Arts in Vilnius, like Chaïm Soutine and Michel Kikoine.

The three artists moved to Paris and at the same time settled in La Ruche, where they lived, painted and exhibited.

He worked with Modigliani and Derain, and from 1914 exhibited at the Salon des artistes indépendants, along with many other artists that critics would call the Paris School. He soon abandoned his initial discipline, sculpture, to devote himself to painting. After the war, he produced a series of red nudes that are quite emblematic of his work. He signs a contract with gallery owner Paul Guillaume, which enables him to leave La Ruche.

He then travels all over France and Sweden with his children and wife, in order to find other sources of inspiration, but also to Israel.

He separated from his wife at the end of his career, and died at his home in Céret in 1981.

Pinchus Kremegne's imprint on his period

Today, Pinchus Kremegne is recognized as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth-century expressionist movement. His figurative and expressionist paintings are highly prized by collectors and are a great success at auction. Some of his works are exhibited in museums in France, but private collectors play a major role in preserving his work. His quotation has been stable in recent years.

His signature 

Not all Pinchus Kremegne's works are signed. It is also possible that it is a copy or that the mention has faded over time, which is why expertise is paramount.

Signature de Pinchus Kremegne

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Frequently asked questions

  • Who is Pinchus Kremegne, and what is his artistic background?
    Pinchus Kremegne was a Russian artist born in 1890 and a member of the School of Paris. He trained at the Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts under Chaim Soutine and Michel Kikoine, before moving to La Ruche in Paris, where he worked alongside Modigliani and Derain. Recognized as one of the most influential artists of the 20th-century Expressionist movement, his figurative and Expressionist paintings are highly sought after by collectors.
  • What is the price range for Kremegne's works based on their medium?
    Kremegne’s works vary considerably depending on the technique used: print multiples range from €30 to €620, drawings and watercolors from €300 to €6,000, and oil paintings on canvas—the most prestigious works—from €190 to €46,000. One of his major paintings, *The Blue Violin* (1914), sold for €46,000 in 2012.
  • How can you authenticate a work by Pinchus Kremegne?
    Since not all of Kremegne’s works are signed, and since signatures may have been copied or erased, expert appraisal is essential. Auctie's offers a free, no-obligation appraisal by its state-certified experts and auctioneers, who will contact you within 48 hours to verify the authenticity and assess the market value of your artwork.
  • Is this the right time to sell a work by Kremegne?
    Yes, now is a good time to sell. Kremegne currently enjoys a stable and well-established reputation in the auction market, generating consistent interest among collectors and enthusiasts of 20th-century painting. His works, particularly his Expressionist paintings, are highly successful at auction.
  • How does the appraisal process work at Auctie's, and how do I sell my artwork?
    The appraisal is free and non-binding: simply fill out an online form, and a certified expert or auctioneer will contact you within 48 hours. If you decide to sell, our specialists will guide you through the various options available and support you from the appraisal through the auction to help you achieve the best possible price, taking market trends into account.