Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Simon Vouet

If you own a work by or after Simon Vouet, 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 Simon Vouet         

The artist Simon Vouet leaves behind a unique body of work, he is famous for his oils on canvas. Now, prices for his works are rising under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings and drawings are particularly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €100 to €579,310, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Vouet's works. In 2022, his oil on canvas Vierge à l'enfant sold for €375,430, whereas it was estimated at between €375,430 and €563,140.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique by artist Simon Vouet            

Simon Vouet was a 17th-century painter who produced academic antique paintings, notably portraits and history paintings. He also produced many church decorations and was part of the Baroque movement.

The life of Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet was a 17th-century French painter, born in Paris on January 9, 1590, and died in Paris on June 30, 1649. He is considered one of the most important artists of the Baroque period in France.

Vouet began his artistic career studying with his father, the painter Laurent Vouet, before traveling to Italy to further his skills. He spent many years in Rome, where he was strongly influenced by the style of the great Italian masters such as Caravaggio and Titian. His stay in Italy marked a major turning point in his artistic development, helping him to master the chiaroscuro technique and adopt a more dramatic Baroque style.

On his return to France in 1627, Vouet became the official painter to King Louis XIII, marking his status as a court artist. He played an important role in the spread of the Baroque style in France, introducing new artistic ideas and training numerous pupils and disciples.

Simon Vouet's works include portraits, religious subjects, mythological and historical scenes. His style is characterized by dynamic compositions, vivid colors and skillful use of light and shadow to create dramatic effects. He also contributed to the ornamentation of several palaces and churches in France, leaving a lasting imprint on 17th-century French art.

Simon Vouet's imprint on his era

Simon Vouet is considered a major artist of the Baroque period in France and left a lasting legacy on later generations of French painters.

From his time to the present day, he was and remains an artist appreciated by collectors worldwide. The latter play a very important role in preserving his work, although a few canvases and drawings signed by him are exhibited in museums in France and around the world.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all the painter's works are signed. However, with or without a mention, it's important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it. Naturally, there are also copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Simon Vouet, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the 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.