Rating and value of works, prints, paintings by Pierre Alechinsky

If you own a work of art by or after Pierre Alechinsky, 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 Alechinsky  

The artist Pierre Alechinsky left behind a unique body of work, consisting mainly of expressionist and surrealist paintings. Today, prices for his works are 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 €10 to €1,150,000, a very substantial range but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Alechinsky's works. In 2018, his oil on canvas Mur d'oiseaux sold for €1,150,000, whereas it was estimated at between €350,000 and €500,000. Alechinsky's value is at its highest in recent years.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

 Style and technique of the artist Pierre Alechinsky  

Pierre Alechinsky was part of the Cobra movement, producing works that blended expressionism and surrealism. He has worked in many media: ceramics, drawing, printmaking, oil on canvas...

Pierre Alechinsky, a major figure in the CoBra movement

Pierre Alechinsky (b. 1927) is a 20th-century surrealist and expressionist artist. His Russian and Jewish origins influenced his work. He began to develop a taste for drawing at an early age, the only discipline in which he was allowed to use his left hand at school. He studied at the Ecole Supérieure de l'Architecture et des Arts Visuels, during which time he discovered the Surrealists. He joins the CoBra movement, which includes Corneille. He took a keen interest in engraving techniques, which explains his substantial output of prints. In 1955, he organized his first solo exhibition at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, and subsequently travelled to New York to exhibit and to the Middle East, where he was fascinated by their calligraphy, as well as to Japan for the same reason. In 1965, at André Breton's invitation, he took part in the 21st edition of the Surrealist exhibition.

At the end of his career, he collaborated with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, and the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume and the Centre Pompidou organized solo exhibitions for him.

The artist is a member of the CoBrA movement. The movement's name comes from the first syllables of the cities of origin, Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam - born of the desire to counter the centralization of the avant-garde in Paris and revolutionize contemporary art. In the midst of a rebellion against abstraction and certain trends in Surrealism, CoBrA painters wanted to turn to new sources, uncontaminated by cultural norms and " artistic elitism ". It thus drew inspiration from "pure" art, such as prehistoric or medieval art, but also from folk art, children's drawings and art produced by psychologically disturbed people. Art Brut ", i.e. the art of people with absolutely no artistic training, is at the heart of the movement's reflections. New collectors began buying works by painters confined to psychiatric asylums and by self-taught artists.

Pierre Alechinsky's imprint on his period

Alechinsky marked his time with his singular spirit and constant artistic renewal. He played a major role in the evolution of the 20th-century CoBra group, and experimented with new artistic techniques throughout his life. Today, his work is highly prized at auction, and collectors play a major role in preserving his work, even if some of it is exhibited in museums.  

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all Pierre Aleckinsy's works are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting or work, 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 Alechinsky, 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.