Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Henri Le Sidaner

Early 20th-century artist Henri Le Sidaner (1862-1939) is associated with the Post-Impressionist movement. A major artist of this movement, Le Sidaner developed his own style, creating highly poetic compositions that blended Impressionism and Symbolism. He thus established himself as an important artist of his time.

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Artist's rating and value

Considered to be the heir apparent to the paintings of Degas and Sisley, Henri Le Sidaner quickly acquired a reputation and a place in the world art market. Today, Le Sidaner's works are highly prized, making them a sure bet in auction rooms. A work by Henri Le Sidaner can fetch over €1 million at auction, as demonstrated by his oil on canvas La sérénade, Venise, which sold for €1,695,320 at Christie's in 2022.

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The artist's works and style

Associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements, Henri Le Sidaner is known for his intimate, poetic works. Characterized by a subtle use of light, his paintings are soft and harmonious.

The life of Henri Le Sidaner

Henri le Sidaner was born in Mauritius in 1862. Ten years later, his father, a captain in the navy, was transferred to Dunkirk. Encouraged by his mother, young Henri soon developed a passion for art and painting. In 1880, Le Sidaner was admitted to the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris and apprenticed in Alexandre Cabanel's studio.

Not enjoying his studies, Henri Le Sidaner decided to settle in Etaples, near Le Touquet. Representing mainly post-impressionist landscapes, the artist became one of the leaders of this movement, often referred to as the "Etaples school of painters" or the "Etaples artistic colony". In 1887, Le Sidaner exhibited for the first time at the Salon des artistes français.

In 1894, Henri Le Sidaner returned to live in Paris. His style evolved, moving more towards symbolism. He also showed an interest in night landscapes, offering an opportunity to explore the play of light. During this period, Le Sidaner frequented other Symbolist artists and intellectuals, and exhibited in several major galleries. A few years later, he returned to post-impressionism, developing an intimate, poetic style combining symbolism and impressionism.

In the 1900s, Henri Le Sidaner bought a house in Gerberoy, Oise. Like Giverny for Claude Monet, this house, with its colorful gardens, was to become a true source of inspiration for the artist.

Henri Le Sidaner died of a heart attack in 1939, leaving a major mark on the history of the Post-Impressionist movement. 

Henri Le Sidaner's influence on his era

Very popular in England, Henri Le Sidaner became known worldwide. The artist exhibited and traveled all over the world, receiving numerous distinctions including the Légion d'honneur.

Today, some of his works are held in museums around the world, but collectors play the greatest role in preserving his work.   

His signature

Not all Henri Le Sidaner's works are signed.

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

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