Cote et valeur 2024 des sculptures, bronzes de Louis de Monard

If you own a work by or after Louis de Monard, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will 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 will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist Louis de Monard    

The artist Louis de Monard leaves in his wake a very singular body of work, drawn from the animal repertoire. A talented sculptor, his works are particularly prized at auction. Prices for his works are now skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. They are particularly prized by French and European buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €190 to €20,500, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Louis de Monard's works. In 2013, a bronze sculpture depicting La chasse de l'Aigle sold for €20,500, whereas it was estimated at between €8,000 and €10,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Louis de Monard

Louis de Monard mastered the traditional sculptural techniques of bronze, stoneware and terracotta to produce a large number of animal bronzes, which make up the majority of his work.  

Louis de Monard, his life and work

French sculptor Louis de Monard (1873-1939) became an important figure in 19th-century animal sculpture.

He was born in Antun into a military family. He joined the army in Dijon, and began drawing at the same time. Moving to Paris, he frequented many artists in Montmartre and worked with the Courrier Illustré during the Belle Époque.

After exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français, he gradually turned to sculpture, and produced his first series of bronze dogs to honor a commission from the French government.

He produces a number of monumental works that are installed in public places across the country. 

Louis de Monard's imprint on his period

Some of Louis de Monard's works can be seen in various European cities, but relatively few: most of his work is in private collections. He leaves a legacy in the history of 19th-century art and sculpture.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Louis de Monard's works are not all signed, and different variants exist. That's why, if you think you own a work by or after the artist, it's essential to have it appraised by an expert who can authenticate it.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Louis de Monard, 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.