Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Paul Jobert

If you own a work by or after the artist Paul Jobert, 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 Paul Jobert     

A very important marine painter of his time, Jobert leaves behind an artistic identity of his own. This legacy consists mainly of drawings and paintings. At present, the prices of his works are rising under the auctioneers' gavels, his stock is on the rise. His canvases and other works are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €500 to €5,460, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Jobert's works. In 2015, an oil on canvas entitled Le thonier blanc was sold for €4,500, while it was estimated at between €1,000 and €1,500.

Order of value ranging from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Style and technique of artist Paul Jobert         

Paul Jobert is a marine painter (depicting the sea, ships, sailors...). He painted a few portraits, following the academic canons of his time. He mainly produced oils on canvas, most of which were marine paintings, in the image of Eugène Isabey or Parkes Bonnington.

Paul Jobert, his life, his work

Paul Jobert (1863-1942) was a 19th-century French painter. He was born in Tlemcen, Algeria, into a family descended from Versailles diplomats working with the Ottoman Empire. His family was involved in the conquest of Algeria.

In the 1880s, he entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Algiers. Jules Bastien Lepage convinced him to continue his training in Paris. He became a pupil of Jules Lefevre and Benjamin Constant. He soon specialized in marine painting, an inspiration he drew from his childhood in Algiers. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français and then at the Universal Exhibitions of 1889 and 1900. He also exhibited in New York and Philadelphia.

In 1891, he was appointed official painter to the French Navy, producing military scenes, mainly naval battles. He founded the Society of Marine Painters, now Action Maritime. He married an American, which gave him artistic opportunities across the Atlantic, where he made his work as well known as in France.

He ended his career still painting, as curator of the Constantine museum.

Paul Jobert's imprint on his time 

Paul Jobert helped put marine painting on the map in the United States. Although the genre was very present in Europe with painters such as Isabey, Bonington and John Constable, Americans produced few paintings of this type, and Jobert's were very successful in America.

Today, his works are still successful at auction. Although some of his works are held in museums in the USA and Europe, private collectors play a big part in preserving his work.

Recognizing the artist's signature 

Paul Jobert sometimes signs his works, mostly at the bottom of the painting, in a color that sometimes contrasts with the background. However, some copies do exist, which is why expertise is paramount.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Paul Jobert, 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 are considering selling your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.