Rating and value of Pascal Dagnan Bouveret's paintings and drawings

Rating and value of Pascal Dagnan Bouveret's paintings and drawings

Key takeaways

  • Oil-on-canvas paintings by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret, a student of Gérôme, fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction, such as his *Madone à Treille*, which sold for €226,180 in 1888.
  • Estimated values vary considerably depending on the medium: prints €25–300, watercolors €30–20,620, and oil paintings €230–226,180.
  • French naturalist painter (1852–1929) known for his portraits and realistic genre scenes, exhibited at the Salons and World’s Fairs of 1889 and 1900.

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Rating and value of the artist

A student of Gérôme, author of an important pictorial production, the name Pascal Dagan-Bouveret is little known. Yet the artist is quoted on the art market and attracts many collectors. In fact, Dagan-Bouveret's paintings are commonplace and popular in auction rooms. His oils on canvas are his most highly-rated works and can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction, such as his oil on canvas Madone à Treille,dating from 1888, sold for €226,180 while it was estimated at between €56,540 and €75,400.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Technique used

Result

Estamp - multiple

From €25 to €300

Drawing - watercolor

From €30 to €20,620

Painting

From €230 to €226,180

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The artist's style and technique

Pascal Dagan-Bouveret was a pupil of Gérôme, using the same pictorial processes that still belong to the Académie. He was part of the naturalist movement and produced mainly oils on canvas, in fairly dark shades. He painted genre scenes and portraits.  

Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret, his life, his work

Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret was born in 1852 in Paris.

Pascal Adolphe Jean Dagnan-Bouveret was a French naturalist painter born on January 7, 1852 in Paris and died on July 3, 1929 in Quincey, Haute-Saône. He studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris in Alexandre Cabanel's studio, then with Jean-Léon Gérôme. He is known for his naturalistic works and portraits, often characterized by their precision and realistic treatment. Dagnan-Bouveret was influenced by the realist movement and also explored religious themes in some of his works. His work is appreciated for its technical mastery and ability to capture everyday life in great detail. He exhibited at the Salon des artistes Français and at the World's Fairs of 1889 and 1900. 

The legacy of Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret

Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret is not a well-known artist to the general public today; his peers are more widely recognized. However, his works are highly rated at auction.

His signature

Not all of Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret's works are signed.

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

Signature de Pascal Dagnan Bouveret

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Frequently asked questions

  • Who was Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret, and what was his artistic background?
    Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret (1852–1929) was a French naturalist painter and a student of Alexandre Cabanel and Jean-Léon Gérôme at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He was part of the naturalist and academic movement, producing mainly genre scenes and portraits characterized by their realistic precision and somber tones. Although little known to the general public today, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français and at the World’s Fairs of 1889 and 1900.
  • What is the price range for works by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret at auction?
    Prices vary considerably depending on the medium: prints range from €25 to €300, drawings and watercolors from €30 to €20,620, and paintings from €230 to €226,180. His oil-on-canvas paintings, his most highly valued works, can far exceed initial estimates, as evidenced by the sale of “Madonna at the Treille ” (1888) for €226,180, even though it had been estimated at between €56,540 and €75,400.
  • How can you authenticate a work by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret?
    To authenticate a work attributed to Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret, we recommend that you submit a request for a free appraisal to Auctie's. Our team of experts and state-certified auctioneers will examine the work, verify its authenticity, and provide you with an accurate estimate of its market value, with no obligation on your part.
  • When is the best time to sell a painting by Dagnan-Bouveret?
    Now is a good time to sell a work by Dagnan-Bouveret, as the artist attracts many collectors and his paintings regularly sell at auction. His oil-on-canvas works command high and stable prices, and the market remains strong for his high-quality naturalist works.
  • How does the appraisal and sales process work at Auctie's?
    The appraisal is free and non-binding: fill out our online form, and an expert will contact you to appraise your artwork. You’ll receive an accurate appraisal within 48 hours. If you’d like to sell, our specialists will guide you toward the best sales option, taking into account market trends and the characteristics of your painting.