Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Larry Rivers

If you own a work by artist Larry Rivers or based on his work 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist

A major artist of the 19th century, Larry Rivers already enjoyed great recognition during his lifetime. On today's art market, his works have a high and rising value. His oils on canvas are the most sought-after items by collectors, and the price at which his works are auctioned ranges from €5 to €1,408,620, a substantial range but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. His oil on canvas Africa I dans le verre dating from 1961 was adjudged €1,408,620 in 2021 while it was estimated at between €290,000 and €372,870. 

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The life of Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers, whose real name was Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg, was an American multidisciplinary artist who was born on August 17, 1923 in New York and died on August 14, 2002. He was one of the central figures of the New York School art movement that emerged in the 1950s. 

Rivers began his artistic career as a jazz musician, but is best known for his contributions to painting, sculpture, poetry and film. He studied at the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in New York, where he was influenced by Abstract Expressionism, but soon adopted a more personal style that incorporated elements of pop culture and everyday imagery.

His works are characterized by an eclectic mix of styles, ranging from abstract to figurative, with a marked preference for portraits, often of celebrities, artistic friends and family members. Rivers was also a provocateur, and his work was sometimes controversial due to its bold and deliberately shocking nature.

The legacy of Larry Rivers

In addition to his artistic career, Larry Rivers was also an accomplished poet and experimental filmmaker, much like Jean Cocteau in France. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, and he left a lasting imprint on the 20th-century American art scene. His life and work were marked by a constant exploration of new media and new forms of artistic expression, making him one of the most versatile and innovative artists of his time. 

Today, private collectors play a major role in the preservation of his material works, although some are exhibited in museums around the world. 

His signature

Not all of Larry Rivers' works are signed, especially where sculpture is concerned, which is why expertise is important.

Expertise your property 

If you own a work by Larry Rivers, feel free to request a free appraisal by filling out our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work. 

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each object.