Raphaël Maket, expert in modern paintings - 1850 to today
Key takeaways
- Raphaël Maket appraises modern paintings from 1850 to the present, specializing in Post-Impressionism, the School of Paris, and the European avant-garde movements of the 20th century.
- His in-depth analysis combines an examination of pictorial textures, the stratigraphy of paint layers, and provenance research to authenticate and contextualize the works.
- He focuses on major painters (Friesz, Dufresne, Gromaire) and emerging artists (Zack, Le Moal, Manessier) at the intersection of Fauvism and abstraction.
Raphaël Maket, your expert in modern painting
Raphaël Maket, in his expertise of the modern schools, focuses on recognizing stylistic filiations and the singularities of a work, in the light of technical and historical research.
Analysis of textures, stratigraphy of pictorial layers and examination of supports are all elements that the expert relates to the iconographic repertoires of the 20th century.
At Maket, his focus is on the manifestations of Post-Impressionism, the École de Paris and the European avant-gardes, continuing his work of recognizing and putting into perspective major artists and figures still on the bangs of the great academic corpus.
Raphaël Maket's research finds resonance in the study of corpora of painters such as Émile Othon Friesz, Charles Dufresne, Francis Gruber or Marcel Gromaire, whose play on materials and graphic biases call for careful deciphering.
He also studies the plastic experiments of singular figures such as Léon Zack, Jean Le Moal or Alfred Manessier, at the crossroads of Fauvist legacies and abstract trends in the second half of the 20th century.
Analysis of chromatic variations and modulations of touch guide his expert assessments, in an approach based on the confrontation of works and archival sources.
Examples of paintings appraised by Maket
Estimated 800 - 1.500
Maxime NOIRÉ (1869-1927) Oued animé Oil on canvas
Estimated 900 - 1.300
Jean HÉLION (1904-1987) Les croissants Pastel on paper
Estimated 1.000 - 2.000
Moïse KISLING (1891-1953) Portrait of a woman turning around Ink drawing
Estimated 300 - 500
Georges DAYEZ (1907-1991) The letter Oil on canvas
Estimated 3.000 - 5.000
Georges LAPCHINE (1885-1951) The port of St Tropez Oil on canvas
Estimated 300 - 500
Pierre JACQUEMON (1936-2001) Abstract composition Oil on canvas
Estimated 500 - 800
Raymond GRANDJEAN (1929-2006) Geometric composition with red background Oil on canvas
A study of provenance and sales channels enables us to refine the material history of paintings and shed light on their trajectory on the market.
Examples of works representing each current :
- Impressionism : Meules by Claude Monet (1890, Musée d'Orsay, Paris), Bal du moulin de la Galette by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1876, Musée d'Orsay, Paris), Le Pont de l'Europe by Gustave Caillebotte (1876, Petit Palais, Geneva).
- Post-impressionism : La Montagne Sainte-Victoire vue des Lauves by Paul Cézanne (1904-1906, Philadelphia Museum of Art), Starry Night de Vincent van Gogh (1889, MoMA, New York), La vision après le sermon de Paul Gauguin (1888, National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh).
- Fauvism : La Danse by Henri Matisse (1910, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg), Le port de Collioure by André Derain (1905, Musée d'Art moderne de Troyes), La Fenêtre ouverte by Raoul Dufy (1928, Centre Pompidou, Paris).
- Cubism : L'Homme à la guitare by Georges Braque (1914, MoMA, New York), Violons et raisins by Pablo Picasso (1912, MoMA, New York).
- Futurism : Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash by Giacomo Balla (1912, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo), Unique Forms of Continuity in Space by Umberto Boccioni (1913, MoMA, New York), Train en marche by Gino Severini (1915, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome).
- Lyrical abstraction : Painting, 195×130 cm, 1953 by Hans Hartung (Centre Pompidou, Paris), Composition VIII by Vassily Kandinsky (1923, Guggenheim Museum, New York), Champs de tension by Pierre Soulages (1961, Musée Soulages, Rodez).
- Surrealism : La persistance de la mémoire by Salvador Dalí (1931, MoMA, New York), L'Empire des lumières by René Magritte (1954, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice), Le Château dans les Pyrénées by Leonora Carrington (1959, Tate Modern, London).
- Expressionist Abstract : Number 1A, 1948 by Jackson Pollock (MoMA, New York), Woman I by Willem de Kooning (1950-52, MoMA, New York), Vir heroicus sublimis by Barnett Newman (1950-51, MoMA, New York).
Through this approach, Raphaël Maket participates in the revaluation of artists whom historiography has sometimes left in the background, while consolidating the attributions and estimates of major works of modernism.
His work, articulated around the examination of stylistic singularities and pictorial materiality, is part of a commitment to scientific rigor and the transmission of knowledge about twentieth-century painting.
Contact Raphaël Maket for your estimates
Whether you own a Cubist painting by Villon, an abstract composition by Buffet or an original lithograph by Soulages, Raphaël Maket is your reference expert for a reliable and detailed appraisal.
Don't hesitate to contact him for an accurate appraisal and to discover the true value of your modern works.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Raphaël Maket, and which artistic movements does he explore?Raphaël Maket is an expert specializing in modern painting from 1850 to the present. He focuses on Post-Impressionism, the School of Paris, and the European avant-garde, analyzing stylistic connections, pictorial textures, and the historical influences of major artists such as Friesz, Gromaire, Zack, and Manessier, as well as 20th-century artistic experiments.
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How does the appraisal process work with Raphaël Maket and Auctie's?Appraisals at Auctie's are free and non-binding. Raphaël Maket analyzes your artwork by cross-referencing archival sources, provenance, and the painting's material history. You will receive a detailed response from an expert within 48 hours, including authentication and a reliable estimate.
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What technical elements does Raphaël Maket examine to authenticate a painting?The expert examines the analysis of textures, the stratigraphy of the paint layers, the study of the supports, chromatic variations, and variations in brushwork. He also studies provenance and art market history and compares the work with 20th-century iconographic repertoires and archival sources.
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Is this the right time to sell a modern painting?Yes, the market for modern art remains active, and works from the Post-Impressionist movement, the School of Paris, and the avant-garde continue to attract interest from collectors and institutions. A detailed appraisal from Auctie's will help you determine the true value of your painting and sell it at the right time.
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How do I sell a modern artwork with Auctie's?Auctie's guides you through the entire process, from appraisal to the final bid. Following a free appraisal by Raphaël Maket or one of the firm’s experts, the auction house handles the sale of your painting—from compiling the documentation and preparing the lot for presentation to securing a bid from specialized buyers.
