Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Marc Chagall

If you own a work by or based on the artist Marc Chagall 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 20th century, Marc Chagall was already widely recognized during his lifetime. On today's art market, his works are highly prized and on the rise. The most sought-after themes for collectors are mythological and religious representations. A work by Chagall can fetch tens of millions of euros at auction. His painting Les amoureux was sold for over 21 million euros in 2017.

Order of value from a work "after" Marc Chagall to an "authentic" work by Marc Chagall

The life of Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall was born in Belarus in 1887. He developed a passion for drawing at an early age, and began his apprenticeship in Russia.

In 1910, Chagall arrived in Paris and discovered the wealth of avant-garde artists. The young painter soon made friends with the leading artists of the day, including Delaunay, de la Fresnaye, Gleizes and Metzinger.

Chagall drew his inspiration for color from the Fauvist movement, but also from Cubism and Delaunay's luminist approach.

Chagall exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in 1912 and 1913.

The war forced him to return to his homeland, where he became curator of the Vitebsk Fine Arts School, but his artistic practices were misunderstood, prompting him to leave. He settled in Moscow in 1920, working for the Jewish Theatre. He created fantastic works inspired by Futurism and Cubism. 

Back in Europe, Chagall discovered engraving in Berlin. Upon his return to Paris in 1923, the artist received commissions for his work. In 1937, Chagall acquired French nationality, but the war forced him into exile in New York thanks to the association of Varian Fry. There, Chagall created sets and costumes for L'oiseau de feu, gaining international renown after the war. This American period was marked by the anguish of war and the fate of the Jews.

In the 50s, Chagall returned to France. His art expanded into other fields. He produced ceramics, stained glass, sculptures and a fresco for the Opéra Garnier.

The artist's works and style

Known for his ability to create an artistic world marked by poetry, fantasy and spirituality, Marc Chagall's style is a blend of symbolism, expressionism and surrealism.

Marc Chagall's highly recognizable style is characterized by a bold, vivid color palette. His compositions are dreamlike and whimsical, and full of symbols drawn directly from his childhood memories and Jewish culture.

A versatile artist, Marc Chagall explored many different artistic techniques, including painting, engraving, ceramics and glass.  

His signature

Marc Chagall's works are not all signed.

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

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Appraising your property

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If you're thinking of 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 item.