Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Mathurin Meheut

French painter, illustrator, decorator and ceramist Mathurin Méheut (1882-1958) is considered one of the leading artists of the Breton regionalist movement. His creations reflect the richness of local traditions and testify to his talent for capturing the beauty of nature and the people around him.

If you own a work by or based on the artist Mathurin Méheut 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

Mathurin Méheut made a name for himself on the art scene between the wars. His paintings were marketed and appreciated during his lifetime. Since then, the artist's market value has risen steadily. Among Mathurin Méheut's works, the most sought-after are his casein-on-canvas depictions of Breton peasants. A work signed by the artist can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his painting Ramasseurs de sel à Guérande, or Paludier ratissant l'œillet avec le las, which sold for €52,000 in 2017.

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The artist's works and style

The art market is full of Méheut's graphic works. In addition to pencil drawings, his output includes a variety of charcoal drawings, gouaches, watercolors, as well as a few sanguines and pastels. These works generally depict the marine world, its fauna and flora, and fishing-related activities.

The artist also paints with oils, casein, or milk paint, to create works with a velvety texture and a distinctive matte finish.

Throughout his career, Méheut was involved in numerous decorative projects, with an emphasis on tableware. His ceramic creations include a variety of services, tableware and shaped objects such as plates, pitchers, ashtrays and small decorative sculptures, often depicting Breton women. The "service de la mer" is particularly famous and sought-after.

Mathurin Méheut, his life, his work

Mathurin Méheut was born in Lamballe in 1882 into a family of craftsmen. He started out as a house painter, before exploring drawing and entering the École des Beaux-Arts in Rennes and then Paris.

Mathurin Méheut made a name for himself as a decorative painter for various magazines and illustrated famous books. His passion for seascapes led him to create a major work entitled "Étude de la mer". He also explored image reproduction techniques. After the First World War, he turned his attention to earthenware, working with several renowned manufacturers. Mathurin Méheut left an undeniable mark on the visual arts and decoration.

Throughout his artistic career, Mathurin Méheut drew inspiration from his native Brittany. As an illustrator, decorator and through an abundance of written testimonials, he immortalized the region's marine flora and fauna, landscapes and people.

His signature

Not all Mathurin Méheut's works are signed.

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

Appraising your property

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