Rating and value of paintings by Feodor Rokotov

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Rating and value of the artist Feodor Rokotov

Rokotov 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 consists of paintings that are predominantly oil on canvas. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings and other works are particularly prized, especially by European, Russian and American buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €6,665 to €102,540, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Rokotov's works. In 2019, the portrait of Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin sold for €102,540, while it was estimated at between €78,130 and €97,660.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Feodor Rokotov

Feodor Rokotov is first and foremost a portraitist. He portrayed important men and women of his time. His preferred medium remains oil on canvas, although he also produced drawings and prints.

Feodor Rokotov, forgotten portraitist

Feodor Stapanovich Rokotov was a Russian painter born in 1736, into a relatively poor family subject to Russian nobles - including Count Nikita Ivanovicth Panin. He was in fact a serf (this category still existed in Russia at the time of the painter's birth), for the Repnine family, which included the aforementioned count.

He managed to get into the Imperial Academy in St. Petersburg, and then to buy his freedom around 1750. His talent was recognized, and he was elected Academician in 1765, but he did not hold this position for very long, preferring to devote himself fully to painting.

He ended his career and his life in Moscow, where he portrayed many aristocrats, including Emperor Paul I of Russia and Empress Catherine II. 

Rokotov's imprint on his period

Rokotov left his mark on his era in Russia, France and Europe, although the general public doesn't remember much about him today. Nevertheless, his technical mastery and personal history are of interest to collectors: his works are highly sought-after on the auction market.

Recognizing the Feodor Rokotov signature

Feodor Rokotov's paintings are often signed in the lower left-hand corner. He signs with his first and last name, often in a dark tone; sometimes with the city where he painted the picture, or the date.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Feodor Rokotov, please feel free 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.