Rating and value 2024 of Moïse Kisling's paintings

If you own a work by or based on the artist Moise Kisling and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Artist's rating and value

A major artist of the Paris School, Moise Kisling was quickly recognized by his peers and established as an art market leader during his lifetime. Today, the artist's reputation is durable and continues to grow. His paintings are widely circulated internationally, attracting collectors from all over the world. A work by Moise Kisling can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his oil on canvas Ingrid, which sold for €688,087 in 2017, whereas it was estimated at between €419,850 and €583,120. 

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The artist's works and style

Initially influenced by the Fauvist, Cubist and Post-Impressionist movements, Moise Kisling's early works are innovative.

In the 1920s, the artist developed a more realistic style, exploring themes such as portraits, nudes and landscapes. Often characterized by warm colors and expressive strokes, Kisling's compositions are very lively. 

The life of Moïse Kisling

Moïse Kisling (1891-1953) was born in Krakow, Poland.

Determined to become a painter and attracted by the artistic opportunities Paris offered, he moved there in 1910. Kisling exhibited for the first time at the Salon d'Automne in 1912, and became friends with many of the artists of his time. During the Second World War, he enlisted in the French Foreign Legion, becoming a French citizen twelve years later.

Gifted at forging links between different artists, his studio on rue Joseph-Bara became a veritable meeting place for Parisian artists and intellectuals, frequented by Max Jacob, Jean Cocteau and Pierre Reverdy among others.

During the Occupation, he was forced to leave France because of his origins. He continued to paint, however, and even exhibited in Los Angeles in 1942. He returned to France four years later, having slightly modified his style: he favored the use of pure tones and made his compositions more complex. He reaffirmed his place on the French art scene with an exhibition at the Galerie Drouant-David in 1951, shortly before his death.

Moïse Kisling's imprint on his period

Moïse Kisling was a successful artist during his lifetime. Paintings from his period (early 20th century) are particularly popular at auction, helping to boost his market value today.

He is much appreciated by collectors, who play a major role in preserving his work.

His signature

Moise Kisling's works are not all signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of its signature:

Appraising your property

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