Sylvie Collignon, expert in prints, etchings and engravings

Sylvie Collignon : Your expert in prints

Sylvie Collignon is a renowned expert in the field of prints, combining in-depth training with a wealth of experience.

By collaborating with major auction houses and as an expert before the Paris Court of Appeal, she offers accurate and reliable estimates on prints from all periods, from early engravings to contemporary works.

Her skills cover a wide variety of techniques, such as lithography, serigraphy and etching, and her knowledge of limited editions makes her a reference for collectors and enthusiasts.

Sylvie Collignon's Education and Experience

Sylvie Collignon forged her expertise through a solid education in art history, acquired at prestigious institutions such as the École du Louvre.

Sylvie then specialized in the field of prints, where she acquired an in-depth knowledge of the works of the greatest printmaking masters such as Rembrandt, Goya and Dürer, as well as an interest in modern and contemporary artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Miró.

Sylvie began her career at Drouot Estimations, before joining renowned galleries in France and abroad. In 2008, she co-founded an appraisal firm dedicated to prints, where she continues to provide her expertise to private collectors and public institutions.

Her appearances at prestigious sales and participation in specialist symposia make her an influential voice in the prints field.

Objects to be appraised by Sylvie Collignon:

- Early prints (16th to 18th centuries): Works by masters such as Albrecht Dürer, Jacques Callot, and Francisco Goya, which include copper engravings, etchings and drypoints. These works are sought after for their precision and technical mastery. 

- Modern Prints (19th to 20th centuries): Artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pablo Picasso, or Marc Chagall, having revolutionized etching and lithography. Modern works are distinguished by innovative use of color and form. 

-Contemporary prints: Artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, or Shepard Fairey. Contemporary prints often include street art or pop art, highly prized in today's market.

- Limited Editions: Works produced in limited, numbered editions, often signed by the artist. Limited edition prints by Warhol or Basquiat are particularly coveted for their exclusivity.

Thanks to her expertise and network in the world of auction houses and galleries, Sylvie Collignon is able to distinguish original works from copies, certifying their authenticity and providing an accurate estimate. She also acts for public and private sales, and advises collectors on enriching their artistic heritage. 

Contact Sylvie Collignon for your estimates

Whether you own an etching by Dürer, a lithograph by Picasso or a contemporary silkscreen, Sylvie Collignon is the ideal expert to provide you with a professional estimate.

Contact her today to benefit from her advice and expertise. Thanks to her collaboration with the major auction houses, she guarantees optimum value for your prints, whether antique or contemporary.