Value and quotation of works, paintings by Boris Bessonov

If you own a work of art by or about Boris Bessonov and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to 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'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist Boris Bessonov

Bessonov is a Russian-born painter who is relatively unknown to the general public. He left behind a unique artistic repertoire characteristic of Russian realism. This legacy is made up of paintings that are predominantly oil on canvas. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His paintings and other works are particularly prized, especially by European and American buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €475 to €28,170, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Bessonov's works. In 2010, a blue-dominated polychrome composition sold for €14,500.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist Boris Bessonov's style and technique

Bessonov is part of the Russian Realism movement, very much in vogue at auction today. He draws much of his inspiration from Western European landscapes, working extensively on shades of light and the representation of light.  

Boris Bessonov, a little-known but much-loved painter 

Boris Bessonov (1862-1934), a Russian-born artist, has become a prized figure among collectors, as has Krachkowsky. Little is known about his life in France and Russia. He was born in Moscow, but soon left his native country for Western Europe. He painted almost exclusively landscapes, without protagonists. Bessonov painted exclusively scenes set in the countryside, forests or mountains; he was not interested in depicting cities or buildings.

However, there is diversity in his canvases and his choice of landscapes, due in particular to the different seasons and the places where he traveled in Europe.

Bessonov's most important work is that of lighting, a technique he worked on from painting, to obtain a rendering that best reflected the scenes he observed, worthy of Russian realism.

Bessonov's imprint on his period

Bessonov did not leave his mark on his era, and is an artist who is little known to the general public. Nevertheless, his technical mastery interests collectors and his works are sought-after on the auction market.

Recognizing Bessonov's signature

Boris Bessonov's paintings are often signed in the lower left-hand corner. He often signs "Bessonov" in a dark tone.

Knowing the value of a work

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