Ratings and values of paintings by Alfred Roll

If you own a work by or after the artist Alfred Roll, 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.  

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Alfred Roll

Considered a realist in his own right in his own time, Alfred Roll left 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 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 €13,720, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Roll's works. In 2001, an oil on canvas entitled Baigneuses sold for €13,720.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Alfred Roll's style and technique     

Alfred Roll was part of the realist movement, influenced by Gustave Courbet and Léon Bonnat among others. He produced drawings, prints and oils on canvas.

Alfred Roll, forgotten realist

Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1819) was a French painter who left a lasting impression on his era.

Born in Paris, he studied under Léon Bonnat at the Beaux-Arts de Paris. He began by painting landscapes, but his career was interrupted by the Franco-Prussian war, when he served in the army. Inspired by the Bolognese school, his first compositions were romantic - but he soon moved towards realism, following in the footsteps of Gustave Courbet. He exhibited almost all his paintings at the Paris Salon.

Promoted by the French government to official painter of the Third Republic, he immortalized on canvas the centenary of the Estates General and the portrait of President Félix Faure. His studio is located on rue Alphonse de Neuville, which later became rue Alfred Roll.

In 1905, he became President of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts.

Alfred Roll's imprint on his era

Alfred Roll marked his era with his talent and his pictorial contribution to the state.

Today, his works are appreciated by collectors who play a major role in preserving his work, even if some paintings are exhibited in museums.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Alfred Roll 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 Alfred Roll, 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'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.