Rating and value of paintings, oil on canvas, paintings by Benjamin Netter

If you own a work by artist Benjamin Netter or based on his work and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Artist's rating and value

On the auction market, Benjamin Netter's works are uncommon and quite prized by collectors. The most sought-after works are oils on canvas, selling on the auction market for between €150 and €19,490, a substantial delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. Thus, a painting signed by Netter can fetch thousands of euros in the auction room, as evidenced by his painting Jour de printemps,dating from 1860, sold for €19,490 in 2013 while it was estimated at between €19,490 and €26,800.

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The artist's style and technique

Benjamin Netter's works are striking, thanks to their poetic, symbolic atmosphere, meticulous detail and careful use of color and light. In fact, Netter's compositions are harmonious and realistic, sometimes incorporating allegorical elements marked by strong emotions. In principle, his idyllic landscapes feature contemplative figures standing out against a bluish background at twilight. In a disguised pessimism and esoteric atmosphere, women find a special place in the artist's work with its romantic overtones.

The life of Benjamin Netter

Benjamin Netter (1811-1889) began an academic artistic career after studying at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a pupil of Léon Cogniet. He was born in Strasbourg but spent most of his life in Paris.

He depicts almost exclusively landscape scenes, drawing particular inspiration from mountain views. He travels to Italy and Switzerland to find his panoramas. The artist works extensively on the representation of light, and regularly exhibits his canvases at the Salon de peinture in Paris and at the Société des amis des Arts in Strasbourg.

Benjamin Netter died at the age of 78 in Paris, where he had spent his entire career. 

Benjamin Netter's imprint on his era

Benjamin Netter left his mark on his era with a substantial body of work that stood out among 19th-century artists. Some of his works are held in museums in France, but private collectors play the greatest role in preserving his work. American and German collectors particularly appreciate the artist's oils on canvas. 

His signature

Not all of Benjamin Netter's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here's a first example of his signature:

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