Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Lucas Gassel
Key takeaways
- Lucas Gassel (1490–1570), a leading Dutch painter of the Flemish Renaissance, is famous for his oil-on-canvas paintings and landscapes of exceptional artistic quality.
- Gassel’s works sell for between €500 and €599,400 depending on the technique and rarity, with oil-on-canvas paintings commanding the highest prices.
- A free appraisal allows you to verify the authenticity, date, and presence of the interlaced “LG” signature before selling the work for the best possible price.
If you own a work by or after Lucas Gassel, 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 Lucas Gassel
The artist Lucas Gassel leaves behind a unique body of work, he is famous for his oils on canvas. Now, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneers' hammer. His paintings and drawings are particularly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €500 to €599,400, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Gassel's works. In 2022, his oil on canvas The Park of a Renaissance Palace with the Episode of David and Bathsheba sold for €599,400 while it was estimated at €77,700 to €11,000.
Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Estamp | About 500€ |
Drawing | From 13,580 to 40 840€ |
Oil on canvas | From 7 500 to 599 400€ |
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Style and technique by artist Lucas Gassel
Lucas Gassel was a 16th-century painter who produced early academic paintings, notably portraits and history paintings, old northern school paintings characteristic of the Antwerp school.
The life of Lucas Gassel
Lucas Gassel (1490-1570) was a 16th-century Dutch painter.
He practiced in Helmond from 1500, then in Brussels and Antwerp. Karel Van Mander, a German art historian, would say that he was a very good landscape painter but produced little. Dominique Lampson devoted an article to him in his book on the Netherlands. Very few details are known about the artist's life.
He mainly painted landscapes, but also religious subjects, notably from the Old Testament, such as David and Bathsheba.
Lucas Gassel's imprint on his time
Lucas Gassel is considered a major artist of the Flemish Renaissance and left a lasting legacy on later generations of Dutch 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. Of course, there are also copies. He usually signs his work with his initials " LG " intertwined.
Knowing the value of a work
If you happen to own a work by or after Lucas Gassel, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who was Lucas Gassel, and what is his significance in the history of art?Lucas Gassel (1490–1570) was a leading Dutch painter of the Flemish Renaissance, active in Helmond, Brussels, and Antwerp. Known for his landscapes and religious subjects from the Old Testament, he left a lasting legacy for subsequent generations of Dutch painters and remains highly regarded by international collectors.
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What is the price range for Lucas Gassel's works?The prices of Lucas Gassel’s works vary considerably depending on the medium: prints are priced around €500, drawings between €13,580 and €40,840, and oil paintings on canvas between €7,500 and €599,400, with the latter range reflecting the rarity and quality of his major works.
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How can a work attributed to Lucas Gassel be authenticated?To authenticate a work by Lucas Gassel, we recommend that you request a free appraisal from Auctie's using our online form. A certified expert or auctioneer will examine the work, verify its signature (usually the intertwined initials “LG”), determine its authenticity and date, and then provide you with an accurate estimate within 48 hours.
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Is now a good time to sell a work by Lucas Gassel?Yes, now is a good time to sell a work by Lucas Gassel. Prices for his paintings and drawings are rising steadily on the market, particularly among French buyers, and demand for Flemish Renaissance masters remains strong. Auctie's works with sellers to help them achieve the best possible sale price.
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How does the appraisal process work at Auctie's?Appraisals at Auctie's are free and non-binding. Simply submit your request using our online form; an expert or auctioneer will contact you shortly to examine the piece and provide you with an accurate estimate of its market value within 48 hours.
