Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Leopold Gottlieb

If you own a work by or based on the artist Leopold Gottlieb and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help 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

A major artist of the École de Paris, Léopold Gottlieb is highly prized in auction houses. Highly appreciated and sought-after by collectors, Gottlieb is a sure bet on the market. A painting by Léopold Gottlieb can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his painting Fishermen's supper, which sold for €144,935 in 2022.

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The artist's works and style

Recognizable by their brown, green and pink colors, Leopold Gottlieb's works often depict biblical themes. Characterized by a linear rhythm, Gottlieb's compositions possess a rich Christian language. The artist also painted numerous portraits of famous figures such as Diego de Rivera and Helena Rubinstein.

The life of Leopold Gottlieb

Leopold Gottlieb was born in Poland in 1883. On his parents' initiative, Gottlieb entered the Krakow School of Fine Arts at an early age. A promising student, he won a scholarship to continue his apprenticeship abroad.

After studying in Munich, Leopold Gottlieb founded the Group of Five in 1905. The collective existed for just one year. They nevertheless exhibited their work in Poland and abroad.

Léopold Gottlieb settles in Paris after a year's training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Jerusalem. He became an active artist in the Montparnasse community, frequenting renowned painters of the day such as Diego Rivera and André Salmon. In addition to his life in France, Leopold Gottlieb remained attached to his native Poland and took an active part in the Formist movement, which caused a sensation at the time by combining Cubist and Surrealist influences.

Also a member of the Paris School, Leopold Gottlieb participated in the Jewish emancipation of the interwar period, fostered by the cosmopolitan context of Europe's major cities. His political commitment also made a name for himself. Indeed, Gottlieb took part in the debates in favor of Polish independence and supported Polish patriotism.

During the First World War, the artist lived in his native country. He painted the daily lives of Polish soldiers, the scenes being published in a typographical collection a few years later. After teaching at the Zakopane Academy of Art, Gottlieb returns to France.

Stricken with liver disease, he died in Paris in 1933, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy.

His signature

Not all of Leopold Gottlieb's works are signed.

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

Appraising your property

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If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.