Ratings and values of paintings by Alfred Roll

If you own a work by or after the artist Alfred Roll, 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. Then, 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 Alfred Roll

Considered a realist in his own right in his own time, Alfred Roll leaves behind an artistic identity of his own. This legacy consists mainly of drawings and paintings. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer, and his stock is stable. 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 €10 to €13,720, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Roll's works. In 2001, an oil on canvas entitled Baigneuses sold for €13,720.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Style and technique of artist Alfred Roll     

Alfred Roll is part of the realist movement, influenced by Gustave Courbet and Léon Bonnat among others. He produced drawings, prints and oils on canvas.

Alfred Roll, forgotten realist

Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1819) was a French painter who left a lasting mark on his era.

He was born in Paris and studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, where he took classes with Léon Bonnat. He began by painting landscapes, but his career was interrupted by the Franco-Prussian War, when he served in the Army. Inspired by the Bolognese school, his first compositions were romantic - but he soon moved towards realism, following in the footsteps of Gustave Courbet. He exhibited almost all his paintings at the Paris Salon.

The French government promoted him to official painter of the Third Republic, immortalizing on canvas the centenary of the Estates General and the portrait of President Félix Faure. He produced in his studio on rue Alphonse de Neuville, which became rue Alfred Roll.

In 1905, he became President of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts.

Alfred Roll's imprint on his era

Alfred Roll marked his era with his talent and pictorial contribution for the State.

Today, his works are appreciated by collectors who play a big role in preserving his work, even if some paintings are exhibited in museums.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Alfred Roll sometimes signs his works, mostly at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background. However, there are many copies, which is why expertise is paramount.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by Alfred Roll 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 ad hoc 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.