Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Gen Paul

A self-taught French painter, Gen Paul (1895-1975) established himself as an influential figure on the Paris art scene. Associated with the Expressionist movement and the School of Paris, Gen Paul stood out for his bold, skilful use of color and light. The artist has a strong presence on the art market, and continues to command high prices.

If you own a work by or based on the artist Gen Paul and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to 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

With their unique style, Gen Paul's works are highly popular with collectors. Their market value remains stable and high overall, although certain categories of work, such as paintings from the 1920s, are among the artist's most prized. Some of Genre Paul's paintings can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his painting Le joueur de guitare, which sold for €140,000 at Artcurial in 2008.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

A versatile artist, Gen Paul explores a variety of creative methods, including gouache, watercolor and pastel. His creations are many and varied.

Gen Paul's works are characterized by the use of vivid, dynamic colors, giving a certain expressiveness to his canvases. His strokes are expressive and the play of light captures the essence of Parisian urban life.

The life of Gen Paul

Eugène Paul, known as Gen Paul, was born in Montmartre in 1895. From an early age, Gen Paul showed a keen interest in art, drawing and painting with passion. Apprenticed to an upholsterer, then trained in the decorative arts, the young artist officially launched his career after the First World War.

In the early 1920s, Gen Paul first exhibited his work at the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Indépendants. His artistic style, characterized by vivid colors, bold use of light and expressive forms, attracted the attention of critics and the public alike. At the same time, the artist was rubbing shoulders with renowned artists such as Camille Pissarro.

In contrast to the work of expressionist artists, Gen Paul's work is cheerful, full of optimism and showing an interest in the simplicity of everyday life. Nonetheless, in the 1930s, the artist experienced a depression that affected his art. 

The Second World War marked a pause in Gen Paul's career. Mobilized and then taken prisoner, the artist was only able to draw the daily life and atrocity of war. While in captivity, Gen Paul befriended writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline. The two friends collaborated a few years later.

After his release, Gen Paul returned to Paris and resumed his art with determination.

During his lifetime, Gen Paul enjoyed a certain notoriety. He exhibited regularly in France and abroad. Gen Paul died in Paris in 1975, leaving behind a great artistic legacy.

His signature

Not all of Gen Paul's works are signed.

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

Appraising your property

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