Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Serge Poliakoff

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Artist's rating and value

A major artist of the Paris School, Serge Poliakoff made his mark on the art market as early as the 1960s. Since then, his price has risen steadily, establishing the artist as a market leader. Highly sought-after by collectors, Poliakoff's works from the 50s onwards are the most popular at auction. A painting signed by the artist can fetch millions of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his oil on canvas Composition Abstraite, which fetched €1,097,920 in 2021. 

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The artist's works and style

Poliakoff developed a distinctive style characterized by geometric compositions and the use of bright, contrasting colors. He also sought out transparency effects, adding visual depth to his creations.

Poliakoff's work is often described as poetic and expressive. His creations evoke an inner energy and capture emotion through the skilful use of color and form. His unique style has helped position him as one of the major artists of abstraction.

The life of Serge Poliakoff

Serge Poliakoff, a French-Russian artist, was born in Moscow in 1900. From an early age, Poliakoff was attracted by religious representations, which prompted him to take drawing lessons. After several years of traveling to the major European capitals, making a living from his talent for the guitar, the young artist settled in Paris.

In the 1930s, Poliakoff joined the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris and discovered abstract art during a stay in London. He also met renowned artists such as Kandinsky and the Delaunay couple. Inspired by this abstract movement, Serge Poliakoff became an important member.

In his paintings, Serge Poliakoff interweaves free-form shapes in vivid colors. Often criticized for the overly decorative appearance of his work, the painter turned to a darker palette. The artist also produced engravings and tapestries.

It wasn't until the early 50s that his creations adopted his signature geometric aesthetic.  In the 60s, Serge Poliakoff abandoned structured, architectural forms to produce almost monochrome canvases or prints, where only the depth of color varies.

Throughout his artistic career, his work was regularly exhibited in France and abroad. After winning various awards, Serge Poliakoff obtained French nationality in 1962 and died a few years later. 

His signature

Not all of Serge Poliakoff's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of his signature:

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