Rating and value of paintings, drawings and engravings by Alphonse de Neuville
Key takeaways
- Works by Alphonse de Neuville, a 19th-century academic painter, sell for between €20 and €38,000, depending on the medium and quality.
- Oil-on-canvas paintings fetch the highest prices (up to €38,000), while prints and drawings range from €20 to €5,500.
- In 2022, *Portrait of John Chard* sold for €31,000, far exceeding its initial estimate of €1,100 to €2,100.
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Rating and value of the artist Alphonse de Neuville
The artist Alphonse de Neuville leaves behind a body of work characteristic of academic painting, he is famous for his canvases and drawings. Prices for his works are now rising under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €38,000, a substantial range but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Alphonse de Neuville's works. In 2022, Le Portrait de John Chard, an oil on canvas depicting a military man, sold for €31,000, against an estimate of €1,100 to €2,100.
Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Estamp | From €20 to €4,200 |
Drawing - watercolor | From €30 to €5,500 |
Oil on canvas | From €180 to €38,000 |
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Style and technique of the artist Alphonse de Neuville
Alphonse de Neuville was a 19th-century painter of academic figuratism. He is particularly famous for his paintings of military art, which depict war scenes but also the everyday life of soldiers in peacetime. He produced engravings, drawings and oils on canvas.
The life of Alphonse de Neuville
Alphonse Marie Adolphe Deneuville (1835-1885) was a French painter born in Saint-Omer, Pas-de-Calais.
His family was fairly well-to-do and refused to let him enroll at the École des Mousses, which he did, however. He remained there for a short time and was admitted to the Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a pupil of the painter Picot.
He exhibited early on at the Salon, where he received advice and encouragement from Eugène Delacroix.
He developed his style by following academic techniques and became famous for battle scenes and historical scenes. In the 1870s, he took part in the war against Prussia as a national guard. Still painting during this period, he was one of the so-called "fighting painters". He found his inspiration directly on the battlefield, and thus had access to all the details of uniforms, the distribution of soldiers on the field, details of wounded bodies as well as corpses.
He acquired a more consistent notoriety after the Franco-Prussian conflict.
He collaborated with Édouard Detaille, also a great military painter of his time, to produce panoramas of various battles. His paintings were also inspired by the Crimean War and the Anglo-Zulu War.
His work is part of his service to France, as he wrote in a letter: " I wish to recount our defeats in what they were honorable for us [...] Whatever people say, we were not defeated without glory, and I think it's good to show it ".
Francis de Saint Vidal sculpted a monument in his honor at Place Wagram. The street in front of his private mansion now bears his name.
Alphonse de Neuville's imprint on his era
De Neuville painted military scenes throughout his career, and his works are today held in numerous museums and art collections around the world. He leaves behind an important legacy as a military painter.
Today, private collectors play a major role in preserving his work.
Recognizing the artist's signature
Not all of the painter's works are signed. However, with or without a mention, it's important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it. And of course, copies do exist.
Knowing the value of a work
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Alphonse de Neuville, and what is his historical context?Alphonse de Neuville (1835–1885) was a 19th-century French painter who specialized in academic military painting. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he served in the Franco-Prussian War as a member of the National Guard and drew his inspiration directly from the battlefields, collaborating in particular with the painter Édouard Detaille to produce battle panoramas. His work aimed to honorably document the French military events of his time.
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What are the price ranges for works by Alphonse de Neuville?Alphonse de Neuville's works sell for between €20 and €38,000, depending on the medium and quality. Prints are valued at €20 to €4,200, drawings and watercolors at €30 to €5,500, and oil paintings on canvas at €180 to €38,000. These variations reflect the significance of the subject matter, the condition of the work, and its provenance.
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How can you authenticate a work by Alphonse de Neuville?To authenticate a work of art, it is essential to seek a professional appraisal. Auctie's offers a free, no-obligation appraisal request through its website, handled by state-certified experts and auctioneers, who will examine the work’s authenticity, the signature (which is often absent in this artist’s work), and the date of creation, and will provide you with a reliable estimate within 48 hours.
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Is this the right time to sell a work by Alphonse de Neuville?Yes, now is a good time to sell a work by Alphonse de Neuville. Prices for his paintings are rising steadily at auction, particularly in France, where he is in high demand. His status as a military documentary painter and his increased prominence since the Franco-Prussian War have made him a sought-after artist among collectors.
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