Rating and value of works, installations, sculptures by Michel François
Key takeaways
- Michel François, a leading Belgian artist of the 20th century born in 1956, enjoys worldwide recognition, with his market value on the rise and works selling for between €40 and €51,480.
- Three-dimensional sculptures are the most sought-after items, fetching prices ranging from €90 to €51,480, while prints and other objects remain more affordable, ranging from €40 to €400.
- The sculpture “Souffles dans le verre” (2002) exceeded its estimate, selling for €48,570 in 2019, demonstrating strong collector demand for this artist.
If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Michel François 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
A major artist of the 19th century, Michel François was already enjoying great recognition during his lifetime. On today's art market, his works have a high and rising value. His canvas sculptures are the most sought-after items by collectors, and the price at which his works are auctioned ranges from €40 to €51,480, a substantial gap but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. His sculpture Souffles dans le verre dating from 2002 was adjudged €48,570 in 2019 while it was estimated at between €23,130 and €34,690.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result | Stamps - multiple | From €40 to €400 |
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Object | From €200 to €220 |
Drawing | From €300 to €700 € |
Painting | From €400 to €4,990 |
Photography | From €200 to €22,880 |
Sculpture - volume | From €90 to €51,480 |
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The career of Michel François
Michel François is a Belgian artist of the 20th and 19th centuries. He was born in 1956 in Saint Trond, Belgium, into a family of artists. He decided to follow the same path and graduated from the École de Recherche Graphique in Brussels. He launched his career at the age of 25, in the early 1980s, and went on to exhibit all over the world. He gained recognition thanks to major contemporary art events, such as the Venice Biennale, which enabled him to be seen by leading contemporary art critics and collectors.
In 2009, the Institut d'Art Contemporain devoted a personal retrospective to him. He will also be exhibiting at the CRAC Occitanie and presenting his drawings and prints at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he has also been teaching since 2009.
He uses a variety of media, and practices photography extensively, but also sculpture, his preferred means of expression, or printmaking. For him, the choice of medium matters little as long as he favors a sensual approach to art, and describes sculpture as " middle ground between dance and painting ". His work is an ongoing experiment, revolving around fragility and resistance.
He favors a certain dynamism in his works, with movement taking center stage.
In his 2005 work À l'arrachée - Instant gratification, we notice an influence from Yves Klein, who had also used gold leaf collage on a monochrome painting.
The artist's works and style
Michel François stands out for his innovative approach to art and the theories he brings to it, training a new generation of young artists. His works are prized at auction and sought after by collectors in all media.
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 works by Michel François are signed, especially when it comes to sculptures, which is why appraisal is important.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Michel François, and what is his place in contemporary art?Michel François is a Belgian artist born in 1956 in Sint-Truiden; he is a graduate of the École de Recherche Graphique in Brussels. Internationally recognized, he has participated in the Venice Biennale and was the subject of a solo retrospective at the Institut d’Art Contemporain in 2009. He has also been teaching at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris since 2009. His work is characterized by ongoing experimentation with fragility, resistance, and movement, using a variety of media such as sculpture, photography, and printmaking.
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What is the price range for Michel François's works?Michel François’s works range in price from €40 to €51,480, depending on the technique and the piece’s prestige. His three-dimensional sculptures—his most sought-after works—range from 90 to 51,480 €, while his prints and multiples range from 40 to 400 €, and his paintings from 400 to 4,990 €. This wide range reflects the diversity of his techniques and the importance of provenance and authenticity.
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How can you authenticate a work by Michel François?To authenticate a work by Michel François, we recommend that you request a free, no-obligation appraisal from our state-certified experts and auctioneers. This is particularly important because many of the artist’s sculptures are unsigned. You can fill out our online form and receive a detailed estimate within 48 hours.
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When is the best time to sell a work by Michel François?Now is an excellent time to sell a work by Michel François, as his market value is currently on the rise. The artist enjoys widespread international recognition, and his works—particularly his three-dimensional sculptures—are highly sought after by collectors. Our experts can advise you on the best sales strategy to maximize the price of your piece.
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How does the appraisal and sale process work at Auctie's?Appraisals at Auctie's are free and non-binding. Simply fill out our online form, and a certified expert or auctioneer will contact you to evaluate your artwork and provide you with an accurate estimate within 48 hours. If you decide to sell, our specialists will guide you through the various options available, taking market trends into account, to help you get the best possible price.
