Rating and value of works, paintings by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant

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Rating and value of the artist Jean-Jospeh Benjamin-Constant

Benjamin-Constant leaves behind a very singular body of work, in the Orientalist vein. Prices for his works are now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by English and French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €10 to €458,670, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Benjamin-Constant's works. In 2019, his oil on canvas The King of Morocco Receiving a Euro-European Ambassador  sold for €349,219.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of Benjamin-Constant

Benjamin-Constant follows the orientalist vein by following the acedemic canons. He mainly paints oils on canvas, with a predominantly oriental inspiration.

The life of Jean-Jospeh Benjamin-Constant   

François Jean-Baptiste Benjamin Constant (1845 - 1902), better known as Jean-Jospeh Benjamin-Constant or Benjamin-Constant, was a French Orientalist painter. He was born in Paris. His mother died when he was two, and he moved to Toulouse with his father. His aunts took turns raising him throughout his childhood. From 1859, he studied at the Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, at the age of 14. He studied under Jules Garipuy. In 1866, he returned to Paris to study at the École des Beaux-Arts. He studied with Alexandre Cabanel. He fails the Prix de Rome twice and presents his first painting at the Salon, Hamlet and the King, which the State acquires. Like Eugène Delacroix, he draws his inspiration from Morocco, particularly Tangiers. He is also inspired by Henri Regnaut. His career is interrupted by the war against Prussia, where he fights.

He then goes back to visit Spain and stays for a while in Tangier. Meanwhile, he marries a schoolteacher who dies two years after their marriage.

On his return to France, he sets up his studio in Montmartre with L'artiste Edmond Yarz. He continues to exhibit at the Salon and is very successful. He marries Catherine Jeanne Arago, the daughter of Emmanuel Arago. He then turned to decoration, creating freques for the Opéra de Paris and the Hotêl de Ville. At the end of his career, he traveled to the United States and Montreal. He became a teacher at the Académie Julian, was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts and, with Jean-Léon Gérôme, presided over the Orientalist exhibition of 1893. His talent as a portraitist was also recognized, and he was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Pope Leo XIII.

Benjamin-Constant's imprint on his time

Benjamin-Constant (we're talking about the painter, not the writer Benjamin Constant de Rebecque), enjoyed dazzling success during his career, and was much appreciated by the general public. Today, his work is less famous, but he is still highly regarded on the art market.

Today, his work is highly rated on the auction market and is sought after by collectors.

Recognizing Benjamin-Constant's signature

Benjamin-Constant's works are usually signed. He signs " Benj. Constant " 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. In addition, there are of course many copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by Benjamin-Constant or after the artist, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our 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.