Rating and value of works by Marc Saint Saëns

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Rating and artist value Marc Saint Saëns         

The artist Marc Saint Sëns leaves behind a substantial body of work, famous for his canvases and tapestry cartoons. Prices for his works are now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings and tapestries are particularly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €10 to €833,150, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Saint Saëns' works. In 2016, his oil on canvas Les oliviers à cavalière sold for €833,150.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Marc Saint Saëns  

Saint Saëns is a twentieth-century painter who worked in a variety of media. His output is considerable, but he is most famous for his tapestry cartoons, most of which were woven in Aubusson.

Marc de Saint Saëns, pioneer of modern tapestry

Marc Léon Saint Saëns (1903 - 1979) was a French cartonnier born in Toulouse.

He was born into a business family with close ties to artistic circles, being the nephew of Camille Saint Saëns. During his secondary school years, he was close to the poet Pierre Fraysinnet. In 1920, he enrolled at the Toulouse School of Fine Arts.

In 1925, he won an agent's medal with André Arbus. At the same time, he created a set for the Société des Artistes Méridionaux, of which he became a member.

In 1930, he moved to Madrid to take up residency at Casa Velasquez on a scholarship.

Back in France, he met Jean Lurçat, who advised him to produce tapestry cartoons. These would prove to be the key to his success. Together with Jean Lurçat, he founded the Société des peintres cartonniers.

During the Second World War, he joined the French Communist Party. His actions remained very moderate, however, unlike those of his daughter, Isabelle de Saint Saëns, who launched the events of May 68 in Nanterre.

Saint Saëns also had a career as a teacher at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. The tapestry Le Bouquet was created in 1951, and is the artist's favorite work. At the end of his career, he signed the 121 manifesto, denouncing the setbacks of the Algerian war.  

Marc Saint Saëns' influence on his era

Saint Saëns is a leading member of the 20th-century Cartonniers group, who has left an important legacy in the history of art. His tapestries are colorful and expressive.

He produced fewer works than some artists of the same period, but remained true to himself, asserting that "work well done is the first condition of a work".

From his time to the present day, he has been and remains an artist appreciated by collectors the world over. Collectors play an important role in preserving his work, although some of his paintings and drawings are on display in museums in France and around the world. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all the painter's works are signed. However, with or without a mention, it is important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it.Marc de Saint Saëns, pioneer of modern tapestry

Marc Léon Saint Saëns (1903 - 1979) was a French cartonnier born in Toulouse.

He was born into a business family with close ties to artistic circles, being the nephew of Camille Saint Saëns. During his secondary school years, he was close to the poet Pierre Fraysinnet. In 1920, he enrolled at the Toulouse School of Fine Arts.

In 1925, he won an agent's medal with André Arbus. At the same time, he created a set for the Société des Artistes Méridionaux, of which he became a member.

In 1930, he moved to Madrid to take up residency at Casa Velasquez on a scholarship.

Back in France, he met Jean Lurçat, who advised him to produce tapestry cartoons. These would prove to be the key to his success. Together with Jean Lurçat, he founded the Société des peintres cartonniers.

During the Second World War, he joined the French Communist Party. His actions remained very moderate, however, unlike those of his daughter, Isabelle de Saint Saëns, who launched the events of May 68 in Nanterre.

Saint Saëns also had a career as a teacher at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. The tapestry Le Bouquet was created in 1951, and is the artist's favorite work. At the end of his career, he signed the 121 manifesto, denouncing the setbacks of the Algerian war.  

Marc Saint Saëns' influence on his era

Saint Saëns is a leading member of the 20th-century Cartonniers group, who has left an important legacy in the history of art. His tapestries are colorful and expressive.

He produced fewer works than some artists of the same period, but remained true to himself, asserting that "work well done is the first condition of a work".

From his time to the present day, he has been and remains an artist appreciated by collectors the world over. Collectors play an important role in preserving his work, although some of his paintings and drawings are on display in museums in France and around the world. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all the painter's works are signed. However, with or without a mention, it is important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it. Of course, there are also copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Saint Saëns, 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.