The value of Hyppolite Lazerges' paintings

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Rating and value of the artist Hippolyte Lazerges

The artist Hippolyte Lazerges left behind a very singular body of work, categorized as Orientalist. He is also steeped in Romanticism. He studied at the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris. From then on, prices for his works rose under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by French and English buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €74,700, a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Lazerges' works. In 2022, a predominantly blue oil on canvas sold for €22,400, whereas it was estimated at between €9,500 and €14,100.

Order of value from simplest to most prestigious work

Style and technique of artist Hippolyte Lazerges

Lazerges is an Orientalist painter - not a movement or current, but a term used to describe European paintings inspired by Oriental subjects. He was inspired by Romanticism.

The life of Hippolyte Lazerges 

French artist Hippolyte Lazerges (1817-1887) is a relatively unknown figure to the general public, but his work is remarkable. Born in France, he spent most of his childhood with his parents in Algeria. Called up for military service, he returned to France, where he took the opportunity to study fine arts with François Bouchot and David d'Angers. As his parents did not support him in his career, he was initially quite poor, but did carry out commissions for the State and for various churches and cathedrals.

Later in his career, he returned to Algeria, where he definitively embraced orientalism. He produced mainly portraits, but also genre scenes and landscape paintings. He drew his inspiration from the decor of the city of Algiers. He was not only a painter, but also an essayist, publishing various treatises on art. He is also credited with a number of lesser-known musical compositions.

The imprint of Hippolyte Lazerges

Despite a difficult start to his career, Hippolyte Lazerges succeeded in making his work known. In the end, the religious genre suited him quite well, and his canvases were remarkable for their Caravaggesque treatment of the body and Raphaelian choice of color. He demonstrates his versatility in his choice of subjects and his ability to depict very different scenes. Orientalism is interesting for him because it allows him to work with totally different colors. His religious paintings are more in cool tones, while his late-career paintings in Algeria are in much warmer tones: yellows, oranges, reds, in the image of Delacroix's production in Morocco. The titles of his works are often given in English.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Works by Hippolyte Lazerges are generally unsigned, but an inscription may be mentioned on the frame or on the back of the canvas. However, with or without an inscription, it is important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it.

Knowing the value of a work

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