Rating and value of Rémi Blanchard's works, drawings and paintings

If you own a work of art by or based on the work of artist Rémi Blanchard 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 artist of the late 20th century, Rémi Blanchard's works are highly prized by collectors. At auction, his childlike paintings are particularly popular. The prices at which his works sell range from €30 to €21,000 - a substantial delta, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to his works. His acrylic on canvas, for example, sold for €21,000 in 2019. 

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The artist's style and works

With his unique artistic style, Rémi Blanchard is associated with the Nouveau Réalisme movement and explores themes of consumer society, popular culture and contemporary identity.

Characterized by the use of bright, contrasting colors, Rémi Blanchard's works are recognizable by their childlike style, clean lines and geometric shapes. The artist incorporates emblematic elements of popular culture such as brand logos, denouncing overconsumption in the image of Basquiat and Warhol.

Also known for his creative use of a variety of materials, Blanchard creates numerous collages.
Often seen as an ironic and satirical critique of mass society and consumerism, Rémi Blanchard plays with numerous symbols and clichés from popular culture.

The life of Rémi Blanchard

Rémi Blanchard was born in 1958 into a large family from Nantes. He soon developed a passion for art, entering the École des Beaux-Arts in Quimper and learning pottery from his brother. He moved to Paris in the early 80s.

In Paris, the young artist worked with friends he had met at the Beaux-Arts. He also held his first solo exhibitions, which were a great success. A year later, Rémi Blanchard was invited to exhibit in New York. It was the start of an international career.

Inspired by the great masters of the 19th century, such as Van Gogh and Matisse, Blanchard painted his childhood memories, shared with his many brothers and sisters. This nostalgia greatly inspired his style as a painter.

In the 80s, while traveling in San Francisco, Blanchard met the "Beatniks". This movement had a considerable influence on his artistic style and perception of art. Blanchard adopted their bohemian, nomadic lifestyle and drew inspiration from it for his work.

Yet Rémi Blanchard is associated with the figuration libre movement, which he created alongside François Boisrond and Robert Combas. The artist thus became a major figure in this movement. Highly publicized in the 80s, figuration libre exploded, rejecting elitist art. Blanchard drew his inspiration from the world of comics, creating a less rigid, more formal atmosphere.

Rémi Blanchard died of an overdose in 1993. Despite his short career, the artist established himself as a major figure in French contemporary art.

His signature

Rémi Blanchard's works are not all signed.

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

Appraising your property

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