Rating and value of works, ceramics by Pol Chambost

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Rating and value of works by Pol Chambost

Pol Chambost is a French artist well known to ceramics enthusiasts. If you own one of his works, it may be worth more than you think. On the art market, Pol Chambost's works can fetch very high prices under the auctioneer's hammer.

His ceramic works are particularly prized by French and American buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €60 to €44,200, a fairly substantial range, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Chambost's works.

In 2021, a black ceramic vase sold for €9,160 against an estimate of €2,500 to €4,160, more than twice the high estimate.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique by Pol Chambost

Pol Chambost doesn't fit into any predefined trend; he produces a highly distinctive body of work and runs his own workshop. His vases are pure in form. His entire production is almost entirely ceramic, on which he has the particularity of copying marble.

The life of Pol Chambost   

French ceramist Pol Chambost (1906-1983) produced unique, elegant and original ceramic works. He was born near Saint-Étienne, where his parents owned a marble factory. They wanted their sons to take over the family business. He therefore studied at the Ecole des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie in Paris, and at the same time at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs. He graduated as an art engineer, specializing in stone sculpture.

His father encouraged him to produce ceramics, which were very much in vogue during the 30 glorious years. He uses a high-capacity electric kiln, the first in France.

In 1939, he receives his first medals. He produced more and more decorative ceramics and copied marble.

Like Raymond Subes and Vassilev Slavik, he was hired by Galeries Lafayette.

He creates advertising ashtrays for major brands such as L'Oréal and Dubonnet.

His factory did not experience the same difficulties as those of Gallé or Daum. In the 50s, he sold his production very well. He remained innovative throughout his career, creating trompe-l'œil ceramics from the 50s to the 70s.

His trompe-l'œil egg sculpture is particularly famous and characteristic of his work.

Pol Chambost on the auction market

There is no longer a factory selling Chambost's work. As a result, the auction market is the preferred route for acquiring one of his works. They are very popular at auction, and whether it's an egg sculpture, a vase, a vide poche or another work, they are all in demand.

Recognizing Pol Chambost's signature

Not all Chambost items are signed. Moreover, there are many copies, which is why it is important to have your work appraised.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Pol Chambost, 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.