Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Paul Sérusier

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Rating and value of the artist Paul Sérusier     

The artist Paul Sérusier left behind a unique body of work, composed mainly of paintings influenced by the Nabis. Prices for his works are now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are highly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €1,352,800, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Sérusier's works. In 2022, a painting entitled Filles aux grands sables, dating from 1891, sold for €1,352,800, whereas its estimate was between €1,159,500 and €1,739,300.

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Style and technique of the artist Paul Sérusier       

Paul Sérusier was a painter who belonged to the Nabis group. Some of his paintings became part of the Post-Impressionist movement. However, care must be taken with this general term, which encompasses a number of very different intellectual approaches to twentieth-century painting. He produced drawings, prints and oils on canvas, cardboard and Bristol board.

The life of Paul Sérusier      

Paul Sérusier (1864-1927) was a French painter. He was born in Paris into a relatively well-off family. Like many artists of his time, he attended the Condorcet secondary school. Unlike many others, he graduated with a degree in philosophy and mathematics, and completed his secondary education. He began his pictorial training at the Académie Julian, where he rubbed shoulders with postimpressionist artists. It was there that he befriended Maurice Denis. He also met Émile Bernard and Paul Gauguin. It was thanks to the latter that he dared to use pure pigment colors, and began to work on inspiration rather than imitation. His Talisman helped form the Nabis group. The group was initially formed through intellectual meetings, where occultism and symbolism were discussed. Although most of their work dates back to the late 19th century, the Nabis drew heavily on this movement. This is why some of Séruisier's friends, such as Félix Vallotton, would be called symbolists. Séruisier also worked with new artists: Édouard Vuillard and Ker-Xavier Roussel, for example, joined the group a few years after him.

He traveled Europe in search of inspiration and exhibited widely. At the end of his career, he studied Egyptian and medieval art, which led him to more religious subjects and the production of decorative elements.

He died of a violent heart attack at the age of 62, in total anonymity. No one knew of his work.

Paul Séruisier's imprint on his period

Paul Sérusier made a significant contribution to the development of modern art in France, and his work had a lasting influence on many artists of the time and beyond. His theories on aesthetics and colorimetry contributed to twentieth-century art history. However, he left his mark posthumously, having failed to achieve success during his lifetime.

He remains a highly sought-after artist at auction, among connoisseurs and collectors of early twentieth-century works. Some of his works are exhibited in museums in France and around the world, but private collectors play the greatest role in preserving his work. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all works by Paul Sérusier are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Paul Sérusier, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.