The value of Krachkowsky paintings

If you own a work by or after the artist Iosif Estafievtch Krachkovsky, 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 direct you to the best possible device to obtain an optimal price.

Rating and value of the artist Iosif Estafievtch Krachkovsky 

Iosif Estafievtch Krachkovsky is a Russian painter unknown to the general public. Yet if you own one, it's probably worth more than you think. On the art market, the prices of his works soar exponentially at the auctioneers' gavel.

His paintings are particularly prized and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €500 to€209,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to IE. Krachkovsky's works.

His paintings are particularly prized and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €500 to€209,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to IE. Krachkovsky.

In 2017, a predominantly red polychrome composition depicting a field of poppies  and dating from 1909 sold for 74,220€ while it was estimated at between 34 000 and 46 000€.

Estimation ranging from the simplest to the most prestigious work

Style and technique by artist Iosif Estafievtch Krachkovsky

JE. Krachkovsky is part of the realist movement. He most often depicts nature, and his compositions are very floral. He mixes techniques to paint large pieces with a smooth rendering and details with light stippling.

The life of IE. Krachkovsky 

Iosif Estafievtch Krachkovsky (1854-1914), a Polish-born artist, has become a little-known but rare and sought-after figure in the art world. He was born in Warsaw, but traveled to countries around Poland to find other sources of inspiration.

As part of the realism movement, he mostly depicted a variety of landscapes. These can be flowers, mountains or the sea. He draws much of his inspiration from the Crimean region.

Krachkowsky's stamp on his period

In the eyes of art experts and collectors, Iosif Estafievtch Krachkovsky is remarkable for his artistic simplicity. He has a remarkable sense of observation that enables him to choose and mix appropriate colors that render harmoniously and softly, whether the painting is in a museum or a private room. Depending on the painting and its tones, he can render a white or colored background, even a dark one, very well. His work reflects the Slavic landscapes of the Russian Empire. The treatment of light is mastered to perfection. There are technical similarities with French Impressionists such as Sisley. In the treatment of colors, one is almost reminded of Fauvism.

How to recognize Krachkowsky's signature?

Paintings by Iosif Estafievtch Krachkovsky are normally signed and dated at the bottom right or left of the painting. However, his work is not very well mastered, so it's important to consult an expert.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by IE. Krachkovsky 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 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 the inclinations of the market.