Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Pierre Eugène Montezin

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Rating and value of the artist Pierre-Eugène Montezin    

Montezin leaves behind a body of work that is both realistic and post-impressionist. Prices for his works are now skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are highly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €291,880, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Montezin's works. In 2022, his oil on canvas Nymphéas sold for €170,000, whereas its estimate was between €60,000 and €80,000. Its value is stable.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Pierre Eugène Montezin     

Pierre Eugène Montezin is a painter who belongs both to the post-impressionist movement and to the realist movement. There is a strong stylistic filiation with Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro in his works. He produced drawings, oils on canvas and a few prints.

The life of Pierre Eugène Montezin  

Pierre Eugène Montezin (1874 - 1946) was a 20th-century French painter.

He was born into a wealthy family, his father a designer and lace-maker. He grew up in Paris, but often moved away to spend time in the countryside, two factors that predestined him to produce post-impressionist works. His father apprenticed him to a decorating firm, and he was soon able to produce flower panels, Gaston Suisse's specialty. At the same time, he produced oil paintings and eventually gave up decorating altogether, in order to devote himself to landscape painting, for which he was more passionate. In 1893, the painter wished to enter the Salon des Artistes Français to exhibit his work. For ten years, the Salon refused all the paintings he sent. Eventually, after ten years of painting the Paris region, he was accepted.

In 1914, he enlisted in the front line and was awarded a military medal after fighting in the Meuse. After this break in his career, he settled with his family between Neuilly sur Seine and Verneux les Sablons, where he could draw inspiration from natural landscapes.

Eventually, he was unanimously elected to the jury of the Salon des artistes français. At the end of his career, he exhibited in several galleries and was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts, replacing the Nabi painter Édouard Vuillard.

Montezin died in Brittany at the age of 71, still painting. 

Pierre Eugène Montezin's imprint on his period

Pierre Eugène Montzein has made a name for himself in the art world of the 20th century, devoting most of his work to painting the landscapes of France. He is not very well known in Europe today, but his works are currently enjoying great success on the auction market. He has also made a significant contribution to the art world as a teacher and member of the jury of one of the most important Salons.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all Montezin's works 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 Pierre Eugène Montezin, 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 ad hoc 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.