Rating and value of paintings by Émile Claus

If you own a work by or based on the artist Émile Claus and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Artist's rating and value

Considered the heir to Jacob Jacobs's painting, Émile Claus quickly acquired a reputation and a place in the world art market. Today, his works are still highly prized, making their creator a sure bet in auction rooms. The prices at which the artist's works sell range from €10 to €552,990, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attached to the artist's works. His oil on canvas Vue sur Murano, lueur du couchant, sold for €552,990 at Christie's in 2018.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Émile Claus is one of the leading figures of luminism, a general term used to describe various painters, notably Spanish and Flemish. Pointillist, impressionist and realist tendencies are all present. He works mainly in drawing and oil on canvas, but has also produced a number of prints.

The life of Émile Claus

Émile Claus was born in Flanders, in Vive-Saint-Éloi, into a family of shopkeepers.

He decided early on to become a painter, and began his training at the Antwerp School of Fine Arts, exhibiting his first canvases in 1875. Early on, he worked on colorimetry.

He met the painter Théo Verstraerte, and the two artists influenced each other's work. His work is described as luminist from these pivotal years, when he worked not only with color, but also with light.

Later in his career, he became involved with the Laethem group and worked with the artists who were part of it.

He was also influenced by the Symbolist painter Henri Le Sidaner, with whom he also worked.

Émile Claus died in Astane in 1924.

Émile Claus's influence on his time

Very popular in the Netherlands, Émile Claus became known worldwide. The artist exhibited and traveled all over the world, exhibiting regularly throughout his career.

Today, some of his works are held in museums around the world, but collectors play the greatest role in preserving his work. 

His signature

Not all Émile Claus's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of its signature:

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Émile Claus, we invite you to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.