Rating and value of paintings by Constantin Makovsky
Key takeaways
- A Russian realist painter (1839–1915), Konstantin Makovsky was a member of the Peredvizhniki group and was influenced by Egypt and Paris.
- His works are valued between €50 (prints) and €4,061,560 (Blind Man’s Bluff, 2018), with oil-on-canvas paintings dominating the market.
- Highly sought after by European, Russian, and American collectors, his paintings signed at the bottom remain prized despite being largely unknown to the general public.
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Rating and value of the artist Constantin Makovskij
Makovskij is a Russian-born painter who is relatively unknown to the general public. He leaves behind a unique artistic repertoire characteristic of Russian realism. This legacy consists of paintings that are predominantly oil on canvas. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His paintings and other works are particularly prized, especially by European, Russian and American buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €50 to €4,061,560, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Makovskij's works. In 2018, the oil on canvas Blind Man's Bluff was sold for €4,061,560, while it was estimated at €2,256,420 to €3,384,630.
Order of value from a single work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Estamp - multiple | From 50 to 100€ |
Drawing - watercolor | From 120 to 241 600€ |
Oil on canvas | From 870 to 4 061 560€ |
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Style and technique of artist Constantin Makovskij
Constantin Makovskij is above all a realist. He depicted landscapes and portraits, using iconographic programs inspired by nature (flowers, plants, etc.). His preferred medium remains oil on canvas, although he also produces drawings and prints.
Constantin Makovskij, major figure of the Ambulants
Constantin Egorovitch Makovski, or Makovsky or Makovskij was a Russian painter born in Moscow in 1839, into a relatively well-off Russian family.
He trained as a painter at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture and then at the Russian Academy of Fine Arts. He then traveled to Egypt, particularly Cairo, and Paris, two cities that would influence his painting.
He was a member of the Ambulants group, also known as Itinérants, which brought together Russian realist painters from 1863 onwards. The group was born in St. Petersburg in reaction to the teachings and techniques advocated by the Academy.
Makovskij generally depicts happy, cheerful subjects, corresponding to the idealized vision of life that Russian realists wished to convey in their works.
The painter died in St. Petersburg in 1915.
Makovskij's imprint on his period
Constantin Makovskij left his mark on his era in Russia, France and Europe, although the general public doesn't remember him much today. Nevertheless, his technical mastery and personal history interest collectors : his works are highly sought-after on the auction market.
Recognizing Makovskij's signature
Often, Constantin Makovskij's paintings are signed at the bottom of the painting. He signs with his first and last name, often in a dark tone; sometimes with the city where he painted the picture, or the date.
Knowing the value of a work
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Constantin Makovsky, and what is his historical context?Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky (1839–1915) was a major Russian painter of the Realist movement and a central figure in the Wanderers (Itinerants) group, a Russian Realist movement founded in 1863. Trained in Moscow and later at the Russian Academy of Fine Arts, he traveled to Egypt and France, experiences that influenced his painting. Although little known to the general public today, his works remain highly sought after by European, Russian, and American collectors.
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What is the price range for works by Constantin Makovsky?The prices of Makovsky’s works vary considerably depending on the medium and quality: prints sell for between €50 and €100, drawings and watercolors for €120 to €241,600, and oil paintings on canvas for €870 to €4,061,560. In 2018, his masterpiece “Blind Man’s Bluff” fetched €4,061,560 at auction, exceeding its initial estimate.
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