Rating and value of paintings by Jules Laurens

If you own a work of art by or after Jules Laurens, 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 Jules Laurens      

Jules Laurens left behind a body of work that was both realist and orientalist. From then on, prices for his works rose under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are highly prized, especially by Belgian buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €55,000, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Laurens' works. In 2016, his oil on canvas Rumelian Fortress on the Bosphorus sold for €55,000, against an estimate of €6,000-7,800. Its value is stable.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Jules Laurens      

Jules Laurens was a realist painter who also produced orientalist works (characterized by inspiration from the Orient or the Far East, which for him was mainly Turkey and Persia), drawing much of his inspiration from Delacroix. He produced drawings, oils on canvas and a few prints.

The life of Jules Laurens    

Jules Joseph Auguste Laurens (1825 - 1901) was a 19th-century French painter.

Born in Vaucluse, he joined his brother, also a painter, in Montpellier in 1837. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Montpellier, learning painting and drawing techniques in Alexandre Cabanel's studio. A few years later, he continued his training at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, where he studied in the studio of painter Paul Delaroche. He failed to win the Prix de Rome in 1845, and set off the following year on a trip to Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Initially sent to assist a scientific mission, he made the representation of the Orient the core of his painting, and became known as an Orientalist painter.

He produced portraits of peasants and workers, as well as landscape paintings, in the artistic vein of Corot and the Barbizon school.

He died in 1901, aged 75.

Jules Laurens' imprint on his period

Jules Laurens made a name for himself in the art world of the 19th century, devoting most of his work to painting the Orient. He is not very well known in Europe today, but his works are currently enjoying great success on the auction market. Private collectors are very interested in this artist.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all works by Jules Laurens are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Jules Laurens, 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.