Rating and value of paintings, drawings and prints by Pierres Georges Jeanniot

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Rating and value of the artist Pierre Georges Jeanniot      

A major war painter of his time, Jeanniot leaves behind a unique artistic identity. This legacy consists mainly of drawings and paintings. Now, with prices for his works rising under the auctioneers' hammer, his stock is on the rise. His canvases and other works are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €10 to €28,770, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Jeanniot's works. In 2014, an oil on canvas entitled Conscripts, dating from 1894 was sold for €28,770.

Order of value ranging from a simple work to the most prestigious 

The artist's style and technique

The artist, who trained as a soldier, most often painted scenes of military life, battle or war. It was this pictorial genre that won him his success. He made extensive use of oil on canvas, painting according to academic canons. He was influenced by Manet and Degas, especially in the latter's use of black.

The life of Pierre-Georges Jeanniot

Pierre-Georges Jeanniot was a French artist, best known for his talents as a painter and illustrator. He was born on April 3, 1848 in Geneva, Switzerland, and died on September 19, 1934 in Paris, France. Jeanniot was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 

His father was head of Dijon's Ecole des Beaux-Arts, so he rubbed shoulders with the 19th-century artistic milieu at an early age.

He began a military career but eventually resigned when the Army offered him the rank of major, preferring to devote himself entirely to an artistic career. 

He began his career as a painter and became famous for works that depicted mainly scenes of Parisian life, including portraits, nudes and Belle Époque scenes, but especially scenes of military life. His works often reflected the social and cultural life of his time.

Jeanniot was also a talented illustrator and contributed to numerous publications, including magazines and books. In particular, he illustrated works by famous French writers such as Emile Zola, Guy de Maupassant and Anatole France.

Jeanniot's imprint on his era

Pierre-Georges Jeanniot was a versatile and talented artist, known for his paintings and illustrations that capture the civil and military life of France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He left his mark on the late 19th century and faded as the new pictorial currents of the 20th century took hold. Today, his works are still successful at auction. Although some of his works are held in museums in the USA and Europe, private collectors play a major role in preserving his work.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Pierre-Georges Jeannot sometimes signs his works, mostly at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background. However, some copies do exist, which is why expertise is paramount.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Pierre-Georges Jeanniot, 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 to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as ad hoc information about it. If you are considering selling your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.