Rating and value of furniture, bindings and drawings by Pierre Legrain

If you own a work of art by or based on the work of artist Pierre Legrain and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can advise 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

Thanks to the success of his innovative vision of architecture and his conceptual talent, Pierre Legrain has established himself in his lifetime as one of the leading names on the art market. In recent years, the artist's reputation has continued to grow. Present on the French and American markets, Legrain's armchairs are among his most sought-after works. In 2022, a table, Unique table pour Jacques Doucet, dating from 1923, sold for €811,000 against an estimate of €333,940 to €524,770, more than twice the low estimate.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Artist's style and technique

An outstanding decorator, Legrain also excelled in the art of bookbinding, drawing inspiration for his furniture from the woods and furniture of Black Africa. Some of his works are part of the Art Deco movement, while others are fluid and don't necessarily fit into a particular style.

The life of Pierre Legrain   

Pierre Legrain was a French decorator and designer born in 1888.

He began his artistic training with drawing lessons at Germain Pilon's school, alongside Robert Delaunay. He witnessed the birth of Art Deco in France, but was forced by the war to turn his attention to bookbinding. He excelled in this field and became one of the benchmarks of modern bookbinding.

After the war, he became his personal decorator after Paul Iribe left France. He drew his inspiration from furniture found in Black Africa, made from exotic woods such as ebony.

He also collaborates with Louis Vuitton, presenting his creations at the Salon des artistes décorateurs.

He opened his own studio in 1922 and fitted out several interiors, including those of Robert de Rotschild and the Princess of Greece.

Along with several other artists, he opposed the clacissime Salon des artistes décorateurs.

He died prematurely in 1949, at the age of 40.

Pierre Legrain's imprint on his period

Pierre Legrain is not a well-known 20th-century designer, but he is highly appreciated by collectors of design and contemporary furniture for the sobriety and elegance of his pieces.

Today, its value is rising on the auction market, as furniture enthusiasts increasingly seek out this style and period.

His signature

Pierre Legrain's works are not signed. To be sure of the originality of your property, it's best to have it appraised.

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Pierre Legrain, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each item.