Rating and value 2024 of sculptures and bronzes by Jean Baptiste Germain

If you own a work by or about the artist Jean Baptiste Germain, 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.

Artist's rating and value Jean Baptiste Germain   

Considered an important artist of neoclassical sculpture, J.B. Germain leaves behind a unique artistic repertoire, in which works in bronze occupy a prominent place. Today, prices for his works are rising dramatically under auctioneers' gavels. His creations are particularly sought-after, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €400 to €59,450 - a considerable range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Germain's works. In 2014, a bronze statue, Excelsior, sold for €59,450, whereas it was estimated at between €59,450 and €77,280. 

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist's style and technique

Jean-Baptiste Germain is a 19th-century artist who produced a number of sculptures as part of the neoclassical movement. His work is closely linked to war, military figures and animal representations.

Jean Baptiste Germain, his life and work

Jean Baptiste Germain (1841-1910), a French artist, became an important figure in 19th-century sculpture.

Born in the Marne region of France, he quickly turned to sculpture and was trained by sculptors Dumont and Gumery.

He made a name for himself by exhibiting at the Salon from 1866 to 1879. He mainly produced bronzes depicting warriors and animal subjects.

Jean Baptiste Germain's imprint on his period

Jean Baptiste Germain is a well-known artist among sculpture and painting enthusiasts, but his artistic output is relatively small. Today, most of his works are held by private collectors, increasing their value and success on the auction market.

One of his works, Semeur, is held by the Musée d'Orsay.

His statues are particularly prized, as they are absolutely unique pieces that reveal the artist's inspiration and way of working, but his bronzes are indisputably his most famous and prized works, which continue to break records on the auction market.

Recognizing Jean Baptiste Germain's signature    

It's not always easy to decipher or even to be lucky enough to come across a work signed by J.B. Germain, which is why expertise is so important.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by Jean Baptiste Germain, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the value of your work, as well as ad hoc information about it. If you're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price.