Rating and value of works, sculptures and vases by Maurice Marinot

Painter and glass artisan Maurice Marinot (1882-1960) is one of the great innovative artists of twentieth-century art. Appreciated and recognized, Marinot's art has enjoyed immense success with collectors.

If you own a work created by the artist Maurice Marinot 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. 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

An innovative 20th-century painter and glass artisan, Maurice Marinot enjoyed great success during his lifetime. Today, his works enjoy a stable, high market value. Generally quite rare in auction rooms, but highly prized by collectors, Marinot's objects can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction. Witness his bottle with cork, sold for over €67,000 in 2012.

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The artist's work and style

Maurice Marinot never ceases to amaze with his creativity in glass, from chalices to vases to goblets. His glass objects, sometimes blown or smoked, captivate the eye. The flasks, in particular, reflect a Fauvist influence in an Art Deco style, inspired by the Daum brothers.

Maurice Marinot has also gained significant recognition as a painter. Indeed, it was through painting that he initially made his name. His pictorial works reflect a keen interest in landscapes, still lifes and the theme of motherhood, offering a pretext for exploring shapes and colors.

Maurice Marinot, his life, his work

Maurice Marinot was born in Troyes in 1882. Born into a family of hosiery workers, he entered the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1901.

In 1911, during a visit to the Viard brothers' glassworks, his career took an unexpected turn. Indeed, the young man was so impressed by the experience that he decided to devote himself to the business. Maurice Marinot brought his painting expertise to glassmaking, bringing innovation to a field that was rarely subject to it. His fine workmanship convinced critics of his talent.

Maurice Marinot's glassworks are mainly bowls, vases and bottles. Using thin glass, he enamels them with a varied palette of colors.

From 1919, he gradually thickens the glass to highlight the material itself. He experimented with innovative techniques such as interlayer decoration, giving life and movement to his creations. Each piece is unique, the result of craftsmanship rather than mass production. Although he stopped working with glass in 1937, Marinot continued to paint for several years.

Throughout his glassmaking career, Maurice Marinot enjoyed phenomenal success. He was considered a master of glass art, and numerous exhibitions were held to celebrate his work. In 1925, a retrospective exhibition was dedicated to him in Lyon, testifying to the recognition of his talent.

Not all of Maurice Marinot's works are signed, which is why appraisal is important.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Maurice Marinot, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your Maurice Marinot piece.

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.