Rating and value of paintings, oil on canvas, paintings by Benjamin Netter

If you own a work by or based on the artist Benjamin Netter and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to advise 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

On the auction market, Benjamin Netter's works are uncommon and quite sought-after by collectors. The most sought-after works are oils on canvas, selling on the auction market for between €150 and €19,490, a substantial delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. A painting by Netter can fetch thousands of euros in the auction room, as demonstrated by his painting Jour de printemps, dating from 1860, which sold for €19,490 in 2013, whereas it was estimated at between €19,490 and €26,800.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Artist's style and technique

Benjamin Netter's works are striking, thanks to their poetic, symbolic atmosphere, meticulous detail and meticulous use of color and light. In fact, Netter's compositions are harmonious and realistic, sometimes incorporating allegorical elements marked by strong emotions. In principle, his idyllic landscapes feature contemplative figures standing out against a bluish background at twilight. In a disguised pessimism and esoteric atmosphere, women play a key role in the work of this artist with its romantic overtones.

The life of Benjamin Netter

Benjamin Netter (1811-1889) began an academic career in art after attending the Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a pupil of Léon Cogniet. Born in Strasbourg, he spent most of his life in Paris.  

He painted almost exclusively landscape scenes, drawing particular inspiration from mountain views. He traveled to Italy and Switzerland to find his panoramas. The artist worked extensively on the representation of light, and regularly exhibited his canvases at the Salon de peinture in Paris and at the Société des amis des Arts in Strasbourg. These diversified exhibition venues enable him to attract a variety of customers and make a living as a painter.

Benjamin Netter died at the age of 78 in Paris, where he had spent his entire career. 

Benjamin Netter's imprint on his era

Benjamin Netter left his mark on his era with a substantial body of work that set him apart from other 19th-century artists. Some of his works are held in museums in France, but private collectors play the greatest role in preserving his work. American and German collectors particularly appreciate the artist's oils on canvas. 

His signature

Benjamin Netter's works are not all signed.

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

Appraising your property

If you happen to own a Benjamin Netter work, 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 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 help you find alternative ways of selling it at the best possible price.