Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Jean Miotte

Contemporary French artist Jean Miotte (1926-2016) left a significant mark on abstract art. Also a pioneer of lyrical abstraction, his distinctive style is characterized by vigorous brushstrokes and bold use of color.

If you own a work by or based on the artist Jean Miotte 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

Thanks to his popularity, Jean Miotte's value on the art market is high and stable. Highly coveted by collectors, his abstract paintings can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction. The price at which they sell on the auction market ranges from €10 to €58,000, a substantial delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. A case in point is his painting Attirance, which sold for €58,000 at Cornette de Saint-Cyr in 2004. 

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The artist's works and style

Influenced by the Abstract Expressionist movement, Jean Miotte's style focused on gesture and movement, emphasizing spontaneity and raw expression. He used broad brushes, palette knives and other tools to create rich textures and abstract forms. 

 Color played an essential role in Miotte's style. Her palettes are bright and contrasting, creating bold, energetic compositions. The artist often applied her colors in thick, overlapping layers. This technique added depth and dimension to her works.

Over the course of his career, Jean Miotte has explored several abstract styles, ranging from more gestural and expressive compositions to more structured, geometric works. The artist has also experimented with other artistic media such as engraving and sculpture.

The life of Jean Miotte

Jean Miotte was born in Paris in 1926. After graduating in mathematics, Jean Miotte decided to take up painting. Initially working in a figurative style, he produced his first nature paintings and imaginative compositions in 1945. Two years later, influenced by the work of Ossip Zadkine and Émile Othon-Friesz, the painter turned to new avant-garde trends.

Jean Miotte began to explore the notion of movement in painting, and his artistic language became increasingly abstract. In 1950, aged just 24, Miotte produced his first totally abstract composition. This marked the beginning of a successful artistic adventure. The young artist opened studios in Paris, New York and Hamburg and exhibited regularly at the Salon de Réalités Nouvelles.

Constantly experimenting with new techniques, Jean Miotte's artistic style evolved over the course of his career. Initially, the artist experimented with tar paint, before reaching the pinnacle of his art in the late '50s, characterized by lyrical spontaneity and expressive writing. His tones are vivid and his brushstrokes contrasting.

In the 1970s, Miotte adopted a more restrained approach, using mainly acrylics. His palette is simple, just a few colors on a white background, and he develops a strong calligraphic style. During this period, Jean Miotte explored different techniques and media. He worked with gouache and collage as well as sculpture. Acrylic, however, remains his preferred medium.

Jean Miotte died in 2016. His distinctive work within Abstraction Lyrique, blending gesturality, calligraphic form and color, continues to influence the contemporary art world and testifies to his artistic commitment throughout his career. 

 His signature

Not all of Jean Miotte's works are signed.

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

Appraising your property

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