Rating and value of works, paintings and engravings by Henri Motte

If you own a work by or after Henri Motte, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist Henri Motte  

The artist Henri Motte leaves behind a body of work characteristic of his era, painting almost exclusively history pictures. Now, prices for his works are rising under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by English and Danish buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €4,480, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Motte's works. In 2017, Scene from Ancient Rome with Frightened Geese Guarded by Juno sold for €2,950.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique by artist Henri Motte   

Henri Motte is part of the neo-classicism movement, which follows the return to Antique during the reign of Louis XVI. He thus adopted the canons of classicism, like Jacques-Louis David and Baron Gérard, the main exponent of this movement. His compositions are very Raphaelian, sometimes also borrowing a few pastel colors from Mannerism. He produced mostly history paintings, drawing inspiration from subjects of his time but also from ancient subjects.

Henri Motte, painter of French History and Antiquity

Henri Motte (1846-1922) was a French painter and illustrator, best known for his works related to history, mythology and book illustration. He produced a large number of historical paintings, battle scenes and illustrations for literary and historical works.

Motte was particularly renowned for his ability to capture historical detail accurately in his paintings. He worked on projects such as the decoration of the Salle des Croisades at the Château de Versailles, as well as illustrations for editions of classic books and literary works.

His paintings are often characterized by their realism and attention to detail. He was also influenced by the academic movement of his time, which is reflected in his artistic style.

Henri Motte's imprint on his time

Henri Motte is best known for capturing key moments in French history. However, he also restored visibility to often little-represented antique scenes, and participated as an architect in the decoration of several buildings such as the Château de Versailles or the Pantheon.

Recognizing Henri Motte's signature

Henri Motte's works are generally signed. However, with or without a mention, it is important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it. Naturally, there are also copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Henri Motte, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the 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 any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.