Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Henri Pille

If you own a work by or about the artist Henri Pille, 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 will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.   

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Henri Pille   

Considered a Nabi in his own right in his own time, Pille left behind an artistic identity of his own. This legacy consists mainly of illustrative drawings and paintings. Today, the prices of his works are rising under the auctioneers' gavels, and his quotation 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 €13,970, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Pille's works. In 2017, an oil on canvas entitled Le bois de la Saudraie sold for €13,970, whereas it was estimated at between €3,720 and €5,590.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Henri Pille's style and technique      

Henri Pille does not belong to any particular movement, but is influenced by Félix-Joseph Barrias. He is best known for his illustrative drawings for newspapers and plays. He produced many drawings, prints and oil paintings.

Henri Pille, forgotten illustrator  

Henri Pille (1844-1897) was a French painter and illustrator. Born in the Aisne region, he soon moved to Paris, where he studied with Jean-Antoine Gros and François-Joseph Barrias. After taking part in the 1864 and 1865 Salons, he travelled to Germany and Switzerland. Ten years later, he built himself a house and studio in Montmartre. He quickly became famous during his lifetime, and received a number of awards, including the gold medal from the Ministry of the Emperor's Household and Fine Arts. He produced a few history paintings, but mainly genre scenes with ironic touches.

He works for Alphonse Lemerre, a Parisian publisher, to whom he sells illustrations. He produced a large number of drawings for many of the newspapers of the time.

Van Gogh met him in Paris and expressed great admiration for his work.

At the end of his career, he became President of the Association des Artistes Illustrateurs. He also sat on the jury for the International Black and White Exhibition.

He probably died of illness at the age of 53, and William Adolphe Bouguereau attended his funeral.

Today, his work has been forgotten by the general public. Yet he was an important figure in the art world of his time.

Pille's imprint on his era 

His career spanned several decades, and he was widely recognized for his contribution to nineteenth-century art. He influenced and inspired many artists after him, and was widely publicized in his day through the press. Today, his works are popular with collectors at auction.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Henri Pille 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 Henri Pille, 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.