Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Charles Gleyre

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Rating and artist value Charles Gleyre         

The artist Charles Gleyre left behind a body of work characteristic of academic painting, famous for his canvases and drawings. Prices for his works are now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by Swiss buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €266,340, a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Gleyre's works. Ulysse and Nausicaa, an oil on canvas depicting a mythological scene sold for 155,675€, its low estimate.

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Style and technique of the artist Charles Gleyre     

Charles Gleyre was a rigorously academic painter of the 19th century. He is particularly famous for his paintings inspired by the Orient. He produced engravings, drawings and oils on canvas.

 The life of Charles Gleyre

Charles Gabriel Gleyre (1806-1874) was a Swiss painter born in Chevilly.

He spends the first part of his training in Louis Hersant's studio in Paris. He paints his first canvas in Rome. He travels with a friend to Sicily, Greece, Egypt and Sudan. It was on these last trips that he acquired his oriental inspiration. He produced a number of paintings in these countries, which earned him the title of Orientalist painter. Some, however, were destroyed in a fire in Cairo.

He exhibited at the Salon of 1843 and showed himself to be an outstanding draftsman, although he also mastered the treatment of color. That same year, he was appointed professor at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He also opened a studio on rue de Vaugirard, where he trained Alfred Sisley, Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir, among others.

However, they left his studio together because of a disagreement over the antique or the representation of landscape.

He died of a ruptured aneurysm in 1874, leaving behind a substantial legacy.

Gleyre's imprint on his era

Charles Gleyre painted historical and genre scenes throughout his career, and his works are now preserved in museums and art collections around the world. He leaves behind an important legacy as an Orientalist painter, but is an artist little known to the general public. 

He influenced many artists after him, including Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet and Alfred Sisley.

Today, private collectors play a major role in preserving his work.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all the painter's works are signed. However, with or without a mention, it is important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it. Of course, there are also copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Charles Gleyre, 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 wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.