Rating and value of works, vases by André Thuret

If you own a piece of French glass made by or after André Thuret, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Thereafter, 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 André Thuret's works

André Thuret produced some unique ones. The most famous are the vases, often featured at auction. Nowadays, prices for these creations can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. His vases are particularly prized by buyers from all over the world. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €18,000, for the moment, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Thuret's works. In 2019, a transparent multi-layered glass vase decorated with a blue snake sold for €5,900, originally estimated at €1,300 to €1,800.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique by artist André Thuret

André Thuret doesn't really fit into any artistic trend. To create his pieces, he always starts with transparent glass, which he blows and transforms. His pieces are characterized by a rare elegance and a meticulous choice of colors.

André Thuret, chemist turned artist  

André Thuret (1898-1965), was born, raised and educated in Paris. He graduated in chemistry and law. From 1922, he held a succession of engineering positions at the Bagneux and Bezons glassworks. This gave him the opportunity to acquire glassmaking techniques. In 1925, he took part in the Decorative Arts exhibition and was awarded an honorary diploma.

The following year, he was appointed head of the Chemistry Chair at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers. This enabled him to pass on his passion and talent. He also works for the Paris Court of Appeal, where he carries out expert appraisals.

Thanks to his training as a chemist, he can perfect his technical mastery of glass and achieve breathtaking results. He blows his glass at over 1000 degrees C.

The success of André Thuret's glass pieces

André Thuret produces exceptional pieces, whose shapes and patterns will evolve over the course of his career. He creates his own molds to give his glass pieces unique shapes. Thanks to his knowledge of chemistry, he colors some of his creations.

He exhibits at the Salon d'Automne and overseas at Altantique. At the end of his career, he returned to pieces with smooth walls, which are therefore less sophisticated but just as elegant.

Recognize André Thuret's signature

Thuret glasses are usually signed. Over the years, the signature has evolved. The most common inscription is " Thuret ". However, some pieces have been copied, which is why it's important to have them appraised.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a creation by André Thuret, or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of the market value of your piece, and will also provide you with all the relevant information. If you wish to sell your property, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.