Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Raphaël Delorme

If you own a work of art by or after Raphaël Delorme, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Raphaël Delorme     

Raphaël Delorme is an Art Deco artist. His legacy consists mainly of paintings and drawings. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His nudes are particularly prized by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €200 to €100,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Delorme's works. In 2021, a painting entitled Nu féminin dans la salle des machines sold for €100,000 against an estimate of €12,000-15,000. The work thus exceeded the high estimate by more than 400%. The artist's price is quite high, and varies according to the number of works on the auction market.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Raphaël Delorme      

Raphaël Delorme was an Art Deco painter. He produced drawings, a few prints and, above all, oils on canvas.

The life of Raphaël Delorme  

Raphaël Delorme (1886-1962) was a 19th-century French painter and artist, little known in his own time despite the growing interest in his work today.

He was born in Caudéran, near Bordeaux, where he studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts. Neither his teachers nor the public were enthusiastic about his work. Delorme didn't care if he was successful, and throughout his life produced works characterized by the Art Deco movement, painting many nudes in fairly clear, pastel-toned geometric compositions.

During his lifetime, he claimed to have had only one real client, Mahradjah de Kapurtala. Yet Delorme exhibited his paintings in the capital's most eminent venues: the Salon des artistes français, the Salon d'Automne and the Société nationale des Beaux-Arts.

He borrows many themes from Greek mythology, depicting various goddesses in sometimes unexpected settings (cf. Female nude in the engine room). In this way, the artist achieves a remarkable balance between ancient inspiration and contemporary pictorial technique.

The legacy of Raphaël Delorme   

Raphaël Delorme did not leave a significant mark on the art history of his time, preferring artistic experimentation to success. Nevertheless, his works are highly prized on the auction market, as they are particularly characteristic of the Art Deco movement.

Private collectors play a major role in the preservation of his work, given the scope of his production, even if some of his works are exhibited in museums.

Recognizing Delorme's signature

Artists do not always sign their works. If you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised. The signature may differ depending on the type of work: print, drawing or painting. There are also copies, which is why an appraisal is important.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Raphaël Delorme, 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're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.