Rating and value of paintings, drawings and prints by Pierres Georges Jeanniot

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Rating and value of the artist Pierre Georges Jeanniot       

A major war painter of his time, Jeanniot leaves behind a unique artistic identity. This legacy consists mainly of drawings and paintings. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneers' 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 €10 to €28,770, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Jeanniot's works. In 2014, an oil on canvas entitled Conscrits, dating from 1894 sold for €28,770.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Artist's style and technique

The artist, who had trained in the military, most often painted scenes of military life, battle or war. It was this style of painting that made him so successful. He made extensive use of oil on canvas, painting according to academic canons. He was influenced by Manet and Degas, especially in his use of black.

The life of Pierre-Georges Jeanniot

Pierre-Georges Jeanniot was a French artist, best known for his talents as a painter and illustrator. He was born on April 3, 1848 in Geneva, Switzerland, and died on September 19, 1934 in Paris, France. Jeanniot was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 

His father was head of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, so he was exposed to the artistic milieu of the 19th century from an early age.

He began a military career but eventually resigned when the Army offered him the rank of major, preferring to devote himself entirely to an artistic career. 

He began his career as a painter and became famous for his works, which mainly depicted scenes of Parisian life, including portraits, nudes and Belle Époque scenes, but especially scenes of military life. His works often reflect the social and cultural life of his time.

Jeanniot was also a talented illustrator and contributed to numerous publications, including magazines and books. He illustrated works by famous French writers such as Emile Zola, Guy de Maupassant and Anatole France.

Jeanniot's imprint on his era

Pierre-Georges Jeanniot was a versatile and talented artist, known for his paintings and illustrations that capture the civil and military life of France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made his mark at the end of the 19th century, fading into the background as the new pictorial currents of the 20th took hold.  

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

Pierre-Georges Jeannot sometimes signs his works, usually at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background. However, some copies do exist, which is why expertise is essential.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Pierre-Georges Jeanniot, 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.