Rating and value of works, collages, paintings by Alfred Reth

If you own a work of art by or after Alfred Reth, 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'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Alfred Reth     

Alfred Reth leaves behind a body of work influenced by the École de Paris. From then on, the prices of his works skyrocketed under the auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are highly prized, especially by French and Hungarian buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €70 to €120,640, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Reth's works. In 2022, his oil on canvas Le Professeur Esmein, dating from 1914, sold for €48,000 against an estimate of €1,000 to €1,500. Its value is stable.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist Alfred Reth's style and technique      

Alfred Reth is an Austro-Hungarian artist who belongs to the École de Paris. He produced prints, drawings and oils on canvas.

The life of Alfred Reth    

Alfred Reth (1884 - 1966) was an Austro-Hungarian painter of the 20th century.

Born in Budapest into a modest Hungarian family, he began his professional career as a bank clerk. He met László Mednyánszky , who taught him to paint. He developed an interest in Buddhism and Oriental art, which would influence his work. He moved to Paris in 1905 to further his career, where he met the Orientalist painter Jean Buhot. He joined the Cubists in 1911, staying away from the Fauves. He befriended Georges Braque, Jean Metzinger and André de Segonzac, among others.

He exhibited in Berlin during these years, but was interned in 1914 as a "citizen of an enemy country of France". After the war, he turned to abstraction, exhibiting at the Salon des Réalités nouvelles.

Towards the end of his career, he returned to more figurative work, using printed sheets as collage.

He died in Paris in 1966, aged 82.

Alfred Reth's imprint on his period 

Alfred Reth has made a name for himself in the art world of the 20th century, devoting most of his work to abstraction. He is not very well known in Europe today, but his works are currently enjoying great success on the auction market. He remains one of the most important members of the École de Paris to this day.   

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all of Reth's works are signed. They may be signed at the bottom of the painting, usually with the inscription "A. Reth". Reth", but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Alfred Reth, 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 wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.