Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Michel Adlen

If you own a work of art by or based on the work of artist Michel Adlen and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can 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

An important member of the Paris School, Michel Adlen quickly established himself on the art market. Today, the artist's presence on the market is limited, but his works sell for relatively high prices, between €50 and €15,000 - a substantial delta, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to these works. A painting by Adlen can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction, like his composition Profil de statue baulé de côte d'ivoire, which sold for €15,000 in 2014. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Michel Adlen's modern style is influenced by cubism and impressionism. However, as he strives to develop his own style, his compositions are more detailed and emotionally rich. Michel Adlen draws his inspiration from Polish culture, particularly music and literature.

In addition to painting, Michel Adlen produced many watercolors and drawings. The artist depicted landscapes, portraits and still lifes.

The life of Michel Adlen

Michel Adlen was born in the Ukraine in 1898. By 1915, the young boy was taking painting lessons in Vienna, before exhibiting and taking part in graphic art shows in Berlin.

Adlen joins the Union des Artistes russes de Paris, as well as the La Satire and Les Imagiers groups. He became a French citizen in 1929 and took part in the visual revolution of the École de Paris. Influenced by the 1900-1910 decade, he drew inspiration from his contemporaries to propose innovative painting.

As soon as he arrived in Paris, Michel Adlen was inspired by Cubist art. His wife Jeanne became his muse. He painted still lifes, portraits of women and urban scenes. Adlen also worked as an illustrator for newspapers and books.

In 1936, Michel Adlen took part in the International Woodcut Exhibition in Warsaw. His engravings were coveted by museums in Kiev and Moscow as early as 1928.

His signature

Michel Adlen's works are not all signed.

A photo of his signature can be seen on the work above.

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Michel Adlen , please feel free to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your Michel Adlen work.

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.