Rating and value 2024 of paintings by Robert Falk

If you own a work by or about the artist Robert Falk, 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.

Artist's rating and value Robert Falk

Falk is a Russian-born painter who is relatively unknown to the general public. He left behind a unique artistic repertoire characteristic of Russian neo-impressionism. This legacy consists of paintings that are predominantly oils on canvas. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His paintings and other works are particularly prized, especially by European and American buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €470 to €1,315,440, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Falk's works. In 2005, his composition Woman with a pink fan, dating from 1922, sold for €1,315,440 at Christie's, whereas it was estimated at between €321,550 and €467,710.

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Artist Robert Falk's style and technique  

Robert Falk is part of the Russian neo-impressionist movement that is very much in vogue at auction today. He drew much of his inspiration from Western European landscapes, working extensively on shades of light and the representation of light. His canvases are inspired by the northern schools, notably through his use of chiaroscuro.

Robert Falk, a little-known but much-loved painter

Robert Rafaïlovitch Flak (1886-1958), an artist of Russian origin, became a sought-after figure among collectors, as did Krachkowsky and Bessonov.

The artist was born in Moscow and initially trained as a painter in private studios. He then studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Architecture and Sculpture, where he was a pupil of Constantin Korovine and Valentin Serov. He took part in the creation of the Vallet de Carreau, a Russian avant-garde group that rejected 19th-century realism. During this period, he was influenced by Paul Cézanne.

Inspired by the latter's analytical cubist techniques, Falk used broad flat tints of color to create relief on his canvases. He taught in Russia for some time, before moving to Paris (like most of his colleagues) until 1938.

On his return to Russia, he produced Neo-Impressionist works in the style of Valentin Serov and designed sets for the theater.

He died in Moscow in 1958.

Robert Falk's imprint on his period

Robert Falk left his mark on his era in Russia and France, although the general public no longer remembers him. Nevertheless, his technical mastery is of interest to collectors, and his works are highly sought-after on the auction market.

Recognizing Robert Falk's signature

Robert Falk'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 town where he painted the picture, or the date.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Robert Falk, 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'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.