Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Alfred Roll

If you own a work by or about the artist Alfred Roll, 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.  

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Alfred Roll

Considered a realist in his own right in his own time, Alfred Roll left behind an artistic identity of his own. This legacy consists mainly of drawings and paintings. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer, and his stock is stable. His canvases and other works are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €10 to €13,720, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Roll's works. In 2016, an oil on canvas entitled Jeune garçon dans le parc sold for €3,200, whereas it was estimated at between €1,500 and €2,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Alfred Roll's style and technique     

Alfred Roll was part of the realism movement, breaking with the academic canons of the time. His early career was marked by a realist influence. He produced mainly drawings and oils on canvas, but also made prints.

Alfred Roll, forgotten realist

Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1919) was a French painter who left his mark on his era.

He was born in Paris into a modest family. No details of his childhood are known. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris with Léon Bonnat, Harpignies and Daubigny. He began by painting landscapes.

During the French-Prussian war, he fought at the front as a militia lieutenant.

In 1875, he painted Inondation à Toulouse and began to capture the public's attention. This early-career painting is influenced by Romanticism, with hints of Courbet. He exhibited at the Paris Salon and won a gold medal for Silène. This painting is more naturalistic than his previous ones. In the same years, he turns to the portrait genre.

Roll was a committed artist, committed to painting the underprivileged, as Eugène Isabey had done with sailors. Thanks to his painting La Grève des mineurs, he became the official painter of the Third Republic. As a result, he received many state commissions, notably from Félix Faure, who appreciated his work.

In 1905, he was elected president of the Société nationale des Beaux-Arts.

Alfred Roll's imprint on his era

Alfred Roll marked his era with his talent and non-conformism early in his career. His rejection of the academic canon paid off during the Third Republic.

Today, his works are appreciated by collectors who play a major role in preserving his work, even if some paintings are exhibited in museums.

Recognizing the artist's signature 

Alfred Roll sometimes signs his works, usually at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background. However, there are many copies, so expertise is essential.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Alfred Roll, 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.