Rating and value of paintings by Louise Adelaïde Desnos

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Rating and artist value Louise Adelaïde Desnos   

Louise Adelaïde Desnos is a well-known artist among 19th-century painting enthusiasts. Today, the prices of her works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. Her oils on canvas are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from 990€ to 4,240€, a significant delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. In 2022, his oil on canvas La Toilette, dating from 1839 sold for €4,240, whereas it was estimated at between €4,460 and €6,240. Its value is stable.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Louise Adelaïde Desnos  

Louise Adelaïde Desnos produced mainly oils on canvas, especially history and portraits, and followed the academic canons of the 19th century. 

The career of Louise Adelaïde Desnos

Louise Adelaïde Desnos was a French artist born in 1807. She was born in Paris, and studied painting with Louis Hersent and Louise Hersent.

Following in Louise Hersent's footsteps, she took over the direction of the women's painting school set up in Paris's 6th arrondissement, to be succeeded by Auguste Gallimard, a position for which she is most famous in 19th-century art history.  

Louise Desnos exhibited her paintings at the Salon from 1831 to 1853, and in this capacity produced many portraits, including that of French King Louis Philippe and copies of those of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie.

She died in the Somme in 1878.

Louise Desnos' imprint on her period 

Louise Adelaïde Desnos left her mark on nineteenth-century art, and is today a little-known but much sought-after artist, famous more for her contribution to the training of women painters in the nineteenth century than for her works per se.

His works are quite rare at auction, and could therefore fetch unprecedented sums.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Louise Desnos does not necessarily sign her works. Copies may exist, which is why expertise remains important.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Louise Adelaïde Desnos, 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're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.