Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Étienne Prosper Berne Bellecour

If you own a work of art by or after Étienne Berne Bellecour, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can 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.

Rating and artist value Étienne Berne Bellecour    

The artist Étienne Berne-Bellecour left behind a body of work characteristic of academic painting, famous for his canvases and drawings. Prices for his works are now rising under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by French and American buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €70 to €126,640, a considerable difference, but one that says a great deal about the value that can be attributed to Berne-Bellecour's works. La Déserte, an oil on canvas depicting a table still life sold for €126,640.

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Berne Bellecour artist's style and technique

Berne Bellecour was a 19th-century painter of academic figuratism. He is particularly famous for his paintings of military art, which depict war scenes as well as the everyday life of soldiers in peacetime. He produced engravings, drawings and oils on canvas.

Life at Berne Bellecour   

Étienne Prosper Berne-Bellecour was born on January 23, 1838 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. He showed an early interest in art and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he developed his technical skills.

His artistic career was strongly influenced by the events of his time, notably the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and the Paris Commune. Berne-Bellecour produced many major works depicting military scenes from these conflicts, showing great attention to detail and historical accuracy in his paintings.

His realistic style and ability to capture the atmosphere and detail of the battlefield set him apart from other military painters of his time. His works were often based on eyewitness accounts and meticulous research into the uniforms, weapons and scenery of the period.

Berne-Bellecour became famous for his military paintings, and his works were exhibited at the Paris Salon and other prestigious galleries, alongside those ofAlphonse de Neuville andÉdouard Detaille, two of his close friends. His paintings helped preserve the memory of some of the most significant moments in French military history. He died in Paris on November 21, 1910.

Berne Bellecour's imprint on its era

Berne Bellecour continued to paint military scenes throughout his career, and his works are now held in numerous museums and art collections around the world. He leaves behind an important legacy as a renowned military painter.

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

Recognizing the Berne Bellecour 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 Berne Bellecour, 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.