Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Pierre Narcisse Guérin

If you own a work by or about the artist Pierre Narcisse Guérin, 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'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist Pierre Narcisse Guérin     

Guérin is a neoclassical artist. His legacy consists mainly of paintings and drawings. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His portraits are particularly prized by English and American buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €11,750, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Guérin's works. A drawing entitled Hector quittant Andromède sold for €8,800. The artist's value is very 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 Pierre Narcisse Guérin     

Guérin was part of the neoclassical movement, which advocated a return to Antiquity. He worked in the painter's classic media: drawing, print and oil on canvas. He produced an average number of works, which are rarely presented at auction.

The life of Pierre Narcisse Guérin 

Pierre Narcisse Guérin (1774-1833) was a French painter and artist of the 19th century, well known in his own time and a master of many painters.

He was born in Paris into a family with no interest in art, and was accepted into the Académie Royale de peinture et de sculpture. He was excluded because his teachers found him lazy, but was quickly reinstated. In 1797, aged just 23, he was awarded the first Grand Prix de Rome. He made a name for himself with The Return of Marcus Sextus.

For several years he traveled and lived in Italy, where he drew inspiration from the Italian Renaissance painters.

Back in France, he took part in Napoleon's artistic propaganda, painting Bonaparte pardoning the rebels in Cairo. He then opened his own studio in Paris, training a new generation of painters that included Théodore Géricault and Eugène Delacroix.

He was then appointed Professor at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he taught until the end of his life. In 1822, he became Director of the Académie de France in Rome. 

The legacy of Pierre Narcisse Guérin

Guérin leaves behind an artistic legacy marked by his mastery of the neoclassical movement. His works continue to be admired for their precision and emotional power, and he is considered one of the most important artists of 19th-century France. He died leaving behind him a considerable artistic legacy, heralding the artistic currents that were to follow.

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 Guérin'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 Pierre Narcisse Guérin, 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.