Rating and value of works, watercolors and paintings by Mathurin Janssaud
Key takeaways
- Watercolors by Mathurin Janssaud (1857–1940) sell for between €80 and €11,500, exceeding the value of his oil paintings on canvas.
- This French artist’s works are particularly popular with French buyers and have remained stable on the auction market since the 1990s.
- Specializing in Breton seascapes, Janssaud worked with the Concarneau group and preferred watercolors to oil paintings on canvas.
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Rating and value of the artist Mathurin Janssaud
The artist Mathurin Janssaud leaves behind a classic body of work, composed mainly of watercolors. Now, prices for his works are rising under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are highly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €11,500, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Janssaud's works. In 2012, one of his watercolors sold for €4,350. Unlike the majority of artists, it's his watercolors and not his oils on canvas that are most successful with buyers.
Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Estamp | From €20 to €430 |
Oil on canvas | From €50 to €5,000 |
Drawing - watercolor | From €80 to €11,500 |
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Style and technique of artist Mathurin Janssaud
Mathurin Janssaud makes oils on canvas but works mainly with watercolor. He also produces a lot of watercolors, and works little with prints. His favorite subject is the sea, boats and the ports of Brittany.
The life of Mathurin Janssaud
Mathurin Janssaud (1857-1940), French artist, was born in Manosque, in the Alpes de Haute-Provence. He remained there for only a short time, leaving the region at an early age to move to Paris for artistic training.
It was there that he discovered several works and artists, including paintings inspired by Breton landscapes. He was fascinated by these representations and chose to make them his sole source of artistic inspiration.
Janssaud therefore settled in Concarneau, Brittany, and worked with a group of painters called the Concarneau group. There were eleven of them, and they painted coastal seascapes, boats and harbors. They worked on light, depicting sunrises and sunsets. He had a fairly bourgeois audience and sometimes depicted women in his paintings and watercolors.
He didn't have a great posterity, one of his paintings is preserved at Orsay. He is not very famous today, but his works are appreciated on the auction market. The artist's quotation was at its highest in the 1990s, as many of his works were presented for sale.
He can be included in a realist current, like Krachkowsky or Bessonov.
Janssaud's imprint on his period
Mathurin Janssaud didn't really mark his time. He is better known in Brittany, where he worked all his life. Nevertheless, his works are still appreciated on the auction market and their quotation, although lower than twenty years ago, is stable.
Recognizing the artist's signature
Not all of Janssaud's works are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.
Knowing the value of a work
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Frequently asked questions
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Who was Mathurin Janssaud, and what was his artistic style?Mathurin Janssaud (1857–1940) was a French painter based in Brittany and a member of the Concarneau group. He specialized in depicting seascapes, boats, and Breton ports, working primarily in watercolor. His realistic approach focused on the study of light, particularly during sunrises and sunsets.
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What are the current prices for works by Mathurin Janssaud?Prices for Janssaud’s works range from €20 for a print to €11,500 for a drawing or watercolor. Oil paintings on canvas generally sell for between €50 and €5,000. Unlike with most artists, his watercolors are more sought after by collectors than his oil paintings on canvas.
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How can you authenticate a work by Mathurin Janssaud?To authenticate a work by Janssaud, we recommend that you request a free appraisal from Auctie's. Our auctioneers and certified experts will examine your item and provide you with an accurate estimate, as well as the information needed to confirm its authenticity and market value.
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Is this a good time to sell a work by Mathurin Janssaud?Yes, now is a good time to sell. Although Janssaud’s market value is lower than it was in the 1990s, it remains stable, and his works continue to be highly regarded in the auction market, particularly among French buyers and Breton collectors.
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How does the sales process work at Auctie's?Auctie's supports you every step of the way: a free, no-obligation appraisal by our experts within 48 hours, followed by personalized guidance to determine the best sales strategies for getting the highest possible price for your artwork, right through to its sale.
