Cote and value of paintings by Sophie Allart

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Cote et valeur de l'artiste Sophie Allart  

Sophie Allart is a well-known portrait artist. To date, her works have never been presented on the French auction market. Compared to other painters in the same situation - artistically speaking, as well as in terms of visibility - we assume that her works could reach unprecedented amounts at auction. Female artists of the 19th century, students in the workshops of undisputed masters such as David or Ingres, such as Adelaïde Labille-Guiard, are seeing their value rise considerably on today's art market. For the latter, whose output is close to Sophie Allart's, a portrait of a woman sold for €1,040 in 1989, while Portrait de la duchesse d'Aiguillon, similar in compositional treatment and choice of colors, sold for €540,000 at Sotheby's in 2018.  

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Artist Sophie Allart's style and technique

Sophie Allart mainly produced oils on canvas, following the neoclassical trend and mainly painting portraits, particularly of women. She was a pupil of the neoclassical and later Orientalist painter Ingres.

Sophie Allart, portraying women between Paris and Rome

Sophie Allart was born in Paris under the Empire, in 1804 - when the neoclassical movement in painting was at its height. She is the sister of writer Hortense Allart.

The artist began studying in Ingres' studio in 1924. Aged just 20, she showed remarkable talent and precision in portraiture. She befriended Ingres, and worked with him for many years. The Duc d'Orléans of the time (the future King Louis Philippe) commissioned numerous paintings from her for his personal collection, which established her legitimacy and recognition among potential clients from the nobility and haute-bourgeoisie (who were likely to be portrayed in turn).

In 1826, she made her first visit to Rome, producing a number of copies while continuing her artistic training on a self-taught basis, observing and reproducing works and techniques.

Throughout her career, she traveled regularly between Paris and Rome, painting more in Italy than in France. In fact, she returned to Paris to exhibit her paintings at the Salon.

In Rome, she met Benjamin Gabriac, a French merchant, whom she married (which is why her works are also identified with this second surname).

She died in Rome in 1870.

Sophie Allart's imprint on her period

Sophie Allart left her mark on nineteenth-century academic art, and today is a relatively unknown but much sought-after artist, famous for her contribution to the neoclassical movement and the portrait genre.

His works have never been sold at auction, and could therefore fetch unprecedented sums.

One of his drawings is in the Louvre, and one of his oil paintings is in the Maison de Chateaubriand.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Sophie Allart does not necessarily sign her works. Copies may exist, which is why expertise remains important.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Sophie Allart, 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.