Rating and value 2024 of sculptures and bronzes by Antonin Mercié

If you own a work of art by Antonin Mercié, or one based on his work, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to 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 Antonin Mercié     

The artist Antonin Mercié leaves in his wake a very singular body of work, drawn from the animal repertoire. A talented sculptor, he produces many works that are particularly prized at auction. Prices for his works are now skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. They are particularly prized by French and European buyers. The prices at which they sell on the art market range from €140 to €74,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Mercié's works. A bronze sculpture, Gloria Victis! sold for €70,870.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Antonin Mercié

Antonin Mercié mastered the traditional sculptural techniques of bronze and gilded bronze to produce a large number of sculptures in the neoclassical style, which make up the majority of his work.  

Antonin Mercié, his life and work

Antonin Mercié (1845-1916), a French sculptor, became an important figure in 19th-century neoclassical sculpture.

Born in Toulouse, he trained in sculpture at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a pupil of Alexandre Falguière and François Jouffroy.

Inspired by ancient subjects, he exhibited for the first time at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1872, after winning the Prix de Rome for sculpture in 1868. His group Gloria Victis was noticed and installed in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, before moving to the Petit Palais.

He received numerous public commissions and was called upon to create many monuments.  

Antonin Mercié's imprint on his period

Some of Antonin Mercié's works can be seen in various European cities, but relatively few: most of his work is in private collections. He leaves a legacy in the history of 19th-century art and sculpture. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all works by Antonin Mercié are signed, and different variants exist. That's why, if you think you own a work by or after him, it's essential to have it appraised by an expert who can authenticate it.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Antonin Mercié, 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 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.