Rating and value of works, posters, paintings by Jules Chéret

A pioneer of poster art, painter, lithographer and decorator, Jules Chéret (1836-1932) played a decisive role in the advent of commercial and cultural advertising. Nicknamed "the king of posters" by his contemporaries, Jules Chéret expressed himself through popular art, making the poster a veritable artistic revelation.

If you own a work by or based on the artist Jules Chéret 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

Highly prized by collectors the world over, posters by Jules Chéret are very popular at auction. The price at which they sell at auction ranges from €20 to €145,000, a substantial delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Jules Chéret's works. A work signed by him can fetch several hundred thousand euros, as demonstrated by his gouache on paper La Danse, which sold for €145,000 at Bailly Pommery-Voutier in 2005. 

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The life of Jules Chéret

Jules Chéret was born in 1836 into a family of Parisian artisans. Cradled by the industrial revolution and the rise of printing, Jules Chéret was trained from an early age in his father's lithography workshop. The young boy learned lithography, drawing and painting.

Chéret then moved to London for several years, during which time he perfected his artistic technique by using large formats and rapid prints.

After returning to Paris, he set up his own printing works in 1866. Here, he applied all the skills he had acquired. The company enabled him to master the industrial side of color litho production, while retaining an artistic aspect.

In 1889, he was awarded the gold medal at the Exposition Universelle, and the Légion d'honneur the following year for his contribution to the art industry.

Throughout his life, Jules Chéret produced a great deal. His impressive artistic output, both modern and vast, helped redefine the urban landscape of the time.

His works are mainly theater posters, but also include paintings and sculpture. 

The artist's works and style

Jules Chéret's design style stands out from the complex Victorian era. Indeed, the artist adopted a more rhythmic compositional scheme, with central figures on simple backgrounds, bright colors and clear drawing, with particular emphasis on feminine inspiration and movement.

Chéret creates euphoric characters inspired by the Commedia Dell'Arte. His artistic technique combines the influence of the Rococo movement with modern elements.

Although considered one of the first poster artists, he was succeeded by renowned artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Alphonse Mucha and Cappiello. 

The artist's signature

Not all Jules Chéret's works are signed.

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

Appraising your property

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