Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Henri Mège

If you own a work by or after Henri Mège, 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.

Artist's rating and value Henri Mège         

The artist Henri Mège left behind a unique body of work, famous for his paintings of Asian landscapes. Prices for his works are now rising under the auctioneers' hammer. His paintings and drawings are particularly prized, especially by French and Vietnamese buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €90 to €255,810, a substantial difference but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Mège's works. In 2022, his oil on canvas Retour de la pêche dans lagune (Viet-Nam ) sold for €14,000, whereas it was estimated at between €8,000 and €12,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Henri Mège          

Henri Mège is a 20th-century French artist who mainly produced drawings and oil paintings. Not really associated with any particular movement, he mainly produced landscapes inspired by Viet-Nam and neighboring Asian countries, as did Victor Tardieu.   

Henri Mège, painter of the Far East   

Born in Romans in 1904, Mège initially discovered a passion for painting thanks to his mother, Isabelle Mège. By observing his mother's painting and exploring museums with her, he developed the foundations of his art. In 1918, while still a young schoolboy in Chambéry, he attracted attention by caricaturing his teachers. He also met the son of the painter Artigue. Like his father, he envisaged a military career and, as soon as he reached adulthood, decided to join the chasseurs à cheval to escape his father's authority.

In 1931, his journey took him to Indochina, where he met Emperor Bao Daï and developed a friendship with the Vietnamese painter Maï-Thu. He also married the great-niece of the last viceroy of Tonkin. During this period, he managed to find time to pursue his passion for painting, under the influence of Indochinese art. However, he was captured by the Japanese in 1940, which weakened his health. After his release, he was appointed professor in Saigon from 1950 to 1956.

He later returned to Chambéry to spend his retirement. In his spare time, he created numerous works of art which he exhibited, notably at the Mollens gallery. His favorite subjects were Vietnamese and Savoyard landscapes.

Henri Mège's imprint on his era

Henri Mège is a leading member of the 20th-century Indochinese school of painting. Most of his works are landscapes.

He produces a substantial number of works.

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 Mège, 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.