Rating and value 2024 of drawings, watercolors, paintings by Auguste Pelletier

If you own a work of art by or after Auguste Pelletier, 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'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist Auguste Pelletier

The artist Auguste Pelletier has left behind him a very singular body of work, producing mainly illustrations. Prices for his works are now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €47,260, a significant gap but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to works by Auguste Pelletier. In 2005, a watercolor depicting a male couroucou sold for €50,000, whereas its estimate was between €15,000 and €20,000. In the 2000s, the value of his works was at an all-time high. However, they are not rare on the auction block, and collectors still seek them out. Auctie's recently sold a watercolor of a parrot for €18,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Auguste Pelletier

Auguste Pelletier was an illustrator who mainly depicted birds of all species for scientific purposes. Many of his watercolors can be found on the art market, but he also produced a few oil paintings (still life, landscape).

Auguste Pelletier, a forgotten figure of the 19th century

French artist Auguste Pelletier (active 1800-1847) became a major figure on the art market thanks to his scientific illustrations of birds.

A French artist, he spent his entire career in London, where he painted mainly birds, flowers and landscapes. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Old Watercoulour Society and the Royal Watercoulour Society.

Most of his works are scientific watercolors depicting different bird species and detailing their main characteristics. However, he has also produced compositions depicting birds in a landscape.

Very little is known about his life and artistic training to date. 

Auguste Pelletier's imprint

Auguste Pelletier was a relatively unknown illustrator during his lifetime. He exhibited only in London, and his work was not widely distributed. However, he met with great success on the art market. Today, his works are still highly sought-after by collectors.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Works by Auguste Pelletier are usually signed in the lower right-hand corner of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Auguste Pelletier, 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 ad hoc information about it. If you wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.