The value of works, sculptures by Agathon Léonard

The value of works by Agathon Léonard

If you own a work by or after Agathon Léonard, 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 A. Léonard

The artist Agathon Léonard leaves in his wake a highly singular body of work in the Art Nouveau movement. A talented sculptor, he worked for the renowned Sèvres factory. Prices for his works are now skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. His sculptures are particularly prized by French and European buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €90 to €497,000 - a considerable delta, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the works of Agathon Léonard. In 2021, a sculpture in various materials imbued with the influence of Belgian art dating from 1903 sold for €319 000 while it was estimated at between €84,000 and €126,000.

Agathon Leonardo's order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique by artist Agathon Léonard

Agathon Léonard succeeds in reviving Renaissance bronze mastery while working with other materials such as porcelain, marble or ivory. He was part of the Art Nouveau style, and the influence of his Belgian origins and of Northern art in general is very visible in his works.

The life and career of Agathon Léonard

Agathon Léonard (1841-1923), a naturalized French Belgian artist, became an important figure in the 19th-century art world. Born in France, he studied first at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Lille, then in Paris. Like many artists of the time, the Salons were a springboard for public recognition. After the 1868 Salon, he moved permanently to the capital to be closer to the art world. Recognized by his peers, he joined the Société des artistes Français in 1887 and the Société Nationale des Beaux-arts in 1897.

His work is vast and highly varied. Like Riccio or Donatello, he worked throughout his career on bronzes and gilded bronzes, mastering the technique to perfection. However, he also worked for the Manufacture de Sèvres, founded by Louis XV.

He also carved quartz, various stones and ivory. Some of Agathon Léonard's works can be seen scattered around various cities in France, but relatively few: the bulk of his output is in private collections. He was successively named Rosati d'honneur and Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur for his work.

The imprint of Agathon Léonard's works on his period

Thanks to his participation in numerous Salons and his membership of two artistic societies, Agathon Léonard became a recognized artist in the art world and in demand in his own time, thanks in particular to the Sèvres manufactory. He took part in the 1900 Universal Exhibition, where he presented one of his most famous works: the Jeu de l'Écharpe, made in Sèvres porcelain. Like many bronziers, he also worked on reliefs, creating, among others, a Sainte Cécile that is fairly well known to the general public. Like Rodin, he brought bronze sculptures back into fashion, and unlike Rodin worked only on miniatures. Like the Italian bronziers, he made bronze sculpture a work in its own right, rather than a miniature for a larger marble. This is why Agathon Léonard stands out in his artistic period. He is also a medallist, which testifies to his mastery of relief work.

How to recognize Agathon Leonard's signature ?

Agathon Leonard's works are generally not signed. That's why, if you think you own a work by or after the artist, it's essential to have it appraised by an expert who will be able to authenticate it.

How to find out the value of a work ?

If you happen to own a work by or after Agathon Léonard, 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.