Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Paul Jobert

If you own a work by or about the artist Paul Jobert, 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 Paul Jobert      

An important marine painter of his time, Jobert leaves 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 on the rise. 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 €500 to €5,460, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Jobert's works. In 2015, an oil on canvas entitled Le thonier blanc sold for €4,500, whereas it was estimated at between €1,000 and €1,500.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Style and technique of artist Paul Jobert         

Paul Jobert was a marine painter (depicting the sea, ships, sailors...). He painted a few portraits, following the academic canons of his time. He mainly produced oil paintings, most of which were marine pictures, in the image ofEugène Isabey or Parkes Bonnington.

Paul Jobert, his life and work

Paul Jobert (1863-1942) was a 19th-century French painter. He was born in Tlemcen, Algeria, into a family descended from Versailles diplomats working with the Ottoman Empire. His family was involved in the conquest of Algeria.

In the 1880s, he entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Algiers. Jules Bastien Lepage convinced him to continue his training in Paris. He became a pupil of Jules Lefevre and Benjamin Constant. He soon specialized in marine painting, an inspiration he drew from his childhood in Algiers. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, then at the Universal Exhibitions of 1889 and 1900. He also exhibited in New York and Philadelphia.

In 1891, he was appointed official painter to the French Navy, producing military scenes, mainly naval battles. He founded the Société des Peintres de Marine, now known as Action Maritime. He married an American, which opened up artistic opportunities for him on the other side of the Atlantic, where he made his work as well known as in France.

He ended his career still painting, as curator of the Constantine museum.

Paul Jobert's imprint on his era 

Paul Jobert was instrumental in introducing marine painting to the United States. Although the genre had a strong presence in Europe, with painters such as Isabey, Bonington and John Constable, Americans produced few paintings of this type, and Jobert's were very successful in America.

Today, his works are still successful at auction. Although some of his works are held in museums in the USA and Europe, private collectors play a major role in preserving his work.

Recognizing the artist's signature 

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

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Paul Jobert, 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 ad hoc 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.