Rating and value of works, paintings by Félix-Joseph Barrias

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Rating and value of the artist Félix Joseph Barrias

Barrias emerged from 19th-century academic figuratism. His works are mainly inspired by religious subjects and history paintings. His legacy includes paintings, watercolor drawings and prints. Today, prices for his works are rising under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €17,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Barrias's works. In 2017, his composition Le mont Dore au temps d'Auguste, depicting a woman in a steam bath, sold for €13,000, whereas it was estimated at between €3,000 and €4,000. The artist's value is quite high, and varies according to the number of works on the auction market.  

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Style and technique of artist Félix-Joseph Barrias

Félix-Joseph Barrias mainly painted religious scenes and history. He was thus part of academic figuratism, following all its codes and techniques.

The life of Félix-Jospeh Barrias

French artist Félix Jospeh-Barrias (1822 - 1907) has become a forgotten figure among 20th-century artists.

His father, who shares his first and last names, was also a painter. He is the brother of sculptor Louis-Ernest Barrias. He trained as a painter at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he took classes with Léon Cogniet. Like other artists, he exhibited at the Salon, but his paintings were not noticed. He became friends with the painter Hillemacher, with whom he tried several times for the Prix de Rome. He won in 1844 with the painting Cincinnatus Receiving the Ambassadors in the Senate. On his return from Rome, he exhibited again at the Salon and won several awards. Some of his works were bought by the Palais Garnier, and by the Church: two of his works are notably conserved at the Trinité in Paris.

His talent was recognized during his lifetime, and he opened his own workshop where he trained a rising star of the 20th century, Edgar Degas.

Most of his work focused on religious subjects, and he produced many decorative paintings and Stations of the Cross for various churches.

The legacy of F-J. Barrias

Barrias produced work that appealed to the public of his time. Today, his works are still appreciated on the auction market. He follows academic canons, which many collectors appreciate.

Recognizing the signature of Félix-Joseph Barrias

Félix-Joseph Barrias didn't always sign his works. He may sign a "B" on the back of the painting or sign his name, but it's best to have your painting appraised if you think you own one.

Knowing the value of a work

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