Cote et valeur 2024 des sculptures, bronzes de Henri Bouchard

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Cote et valeur de l'artiste Henri Bouchard    

Considered an important artist of naturalistic sculpture, Henri Bouchard leaves behind a unique artistic repertoire, in which bronze works occupy a prominent place. Today, prices for his works are rising dramatically under auctioneers' gavels. His creations are particularly prized, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €350 to €32,000 - a considerable range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Bouchard's works. In 2014, a bronze statue, Jeune fille vêtue et gazelle, sold for €32,000 against an estimate of €5,000-7,000.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist's style and technique

Henri Bouchard is a 20th-century artist who produced a number of sculptures as part of the naturalist movement. His work is closely linked to animal representations and antique subjects. Technically, he was influenced by Louis Ernest Barrias.

Henri Bouchard, his life and work

Henri Bouchard (1875-1960), a French artist, became an important figure in 19th-century sculpture.

Born in Dijon, he was the son of a carpenter who predisposed him towards the decorative arts. He apprenticed with an ornamental decorator.

At the same time, he took classes at the École des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, then at the Académie Julian and the École supérieure des Arts décoratifs. Finally, at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, he studied in the studio of Louis Ernest Barrias. In 1901, he won the Grand Prix de Rome for a sculpture inspired by ancient mythology, which opened the doors to the Villa Médicis. He then spent two years traveling in Europe and North Africa, which influenced his work and placed popular themes at the heart of his inspiration.

Back in Paris, he works with Jules Dalou and is appointed professor at the Académie Julian. He exhibited his work in several venues and became president of the Salon des Artistes français.

Henri Bouchard's imprint on his period

Henri Bouchard is a well-known artist among sculpture and painting enthusiasts, and the author of a substantial artistic output. Today, most of his works are held by private collectors, increasing their value and success on the auction market.

His statues are particularly prized, as they are absolutely unique pieces that reveal the artist's inspiration and way of working, but his bronzes are indisputably his most famous and prized works, which continue to break records on the auction market.

Recognizing Henri Bouchard's signature     

It's not always easy to decipher, or even to be lucky enough to come across a Bouchard work, which is why expertise is so important.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by Henri Bouchard, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team 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 alternatives for selling it at the best possible price.