Cote and value 2024 of paintings by Max Moreau

If you own a work by or after Max Moreau, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can 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.

Artist's rating and value Max Moreau       

Max Moreau left behind a body of work that was both realistic and orientalist. From then on, prices for his works rose under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are highly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €88,000, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Max Moreau's works. In 2010, his oil on canvas Scène de marché à Alger sold for €88,000, whereas it was estimated at €3,500 to €5,000. His quotation is stable, and his works have great potential for further growth.

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Style and technique of artist Max Moreau

Max Moreau was a realist painter who also produced orientalist works (characterized by inspiration from the Orient or the Far East; for him, this was mainly Algeria), drawing much of his inspiration from Delacroix. He produced drawings, oils on canvas and a few prints.

The life of Max Moreau     

Max Léon Moreau (1902 - 1992) was a 20th-century Belgian Orientalist painter.

The son of a painter, he visited many museums as a child and was already producing copies of great masters such as Velasquez. His family moved to Paris around 1920, where he frequented the French Comédie and painted portraits inspired by the roles in the plays being performed there at the time.

He married in 1929 and from then on traveled constantly: North Africa was one of his favorite places. First Tunisia, then Morocco after a spell in Nice. Wherever he traveled, he frequented theaters, which were his main source of inspiration. Based in Marrakech, he often travels to France to exhibit and promote his paintings.

At the end of his career, he sold paintings in New York, but especially in Palm Beach, where he built up a network of loyal, wealthy customers.

Max Moreau's imprint on his period 

Max Moreau has made a name for himself in the art world of the 20th century, devoting most of his work to painting the Orient. He is not very well known in Europe today, but his works are currently enjoying great success on the auction market. Private collectors are very interested in this artist. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all Max Moreau's works are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Max Moreau, 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 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.