Rating and value 2024 of paintings, sculptures and drawings by Hans Bellmer

If you own a work by or based on the artist Hans Bellmer 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

Famous and highly-rated during his lifetime, Hans Ballmer quickly achieved great success on both the European and American markets. Since the 2000s, his value has continued to rise. The artist has thus established himself as a sure bet on the world art market. His most prized works are his surrealist sketches in gouache or pencil, as well as his paintings. A work by Hans Bellmer can fetch thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his sculpture La toupie, dating from 1938, which sold for €190,000 in 2014, whereas it was estimated at between €60,000 and €80,000. 

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Artist's style and technique

Hans Bellmer's works are characterized by organic, often abstract compositions, exploring aspects of the unconscious, dreams and eroticism.

The artist used a variety of techniques, from oil painting to lithography and sculpture, giving a textured, experimental dimension to his work. His art bears witness to great spontaneity, with a blend of shapes and colors.

Hans Bellmer's career

Hans Bellmer (1902-1975) was a 20th-century German surrealist artist.

He is best known for his sculptures, photographs and drawings exploring themes of human anatomy, sexuality and the psyche. He was born in 1902 and grew up in Germany. His work is often provocative and disturbing, challenging social conventions and exploring the dark and complex aspects of human existence. Bellmer is particularly famous for his artificial dolls, sculptures of deformed, articulated female bodies that provoked much controversy in their day. His works have influenced many contemporary artists, and continue to be studied and exhibited in museums around the world. 

Hans Bellmer's imprint on his time

Recognized as one of the most important artists of his movement, Hans Bellmer received numerous awards for his work.

Leaving behind a significant artistic legacy, he is considered a great master of Surrealist art. His works are highly prized at auction and sought after by many collectors.

His signature

Not all Hans Bellmer's works are signed.

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

Appraising your property

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