Rating and value of works, paintings by Helmut vom Hügel Kolle

If you own a work of art by or after Helmut Kolle, 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.

Rating and value of the artist Helmut Kolle

The artist Helmut Kolle left behind a body of cubist work, composed mainly of oil paintings. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are highly prized, especially by German buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €100 to €75,000, a very substantial range but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Kolle's works. In 2018, his dark-toned oil on canvas Zwei Soldaten sold for €48,000, while it was estimated at between €20,000 and €30,000. His rating is stable.  

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Style and technique of artist Helmut Kolle

Helmut Kolle mainly creates drawings. He also works in gouache, print and oil on canvas. His work is rooted in analytic and then synthetic cubism, and is strongly influenced by Picasso, Braque and Henri Rousseau.

The life of Helmut Kolle

Helmut vom Hügel Kolle (1899 - 1931) was born into a family of scientists in Charlottenburg. He studied painting as a child and decided to make it his profession. His real name was Helmut Kolle, but he was also known by the pseudonym Helmut vom Hügel. From 1919, he worked for Wilhem Uhde, before settling permanently in Berlin. He exhibited his paintings there. He became Wilhem Uhde's lover, followed him to Paris in 1924, then settled permanently with him in Chantilly when he fell seriously ill. His career was short-lived, as he died at the age of 22.

Collected by Jean Cocteau and the de Rothschild family, he was the most exhibited artist in Paris between the wars. Some of his works are held by the Centre Pompidou, as well as other museums in France and Germany.

He paints mostly men.  

Helmut Kolle's imprint on his period

Helmut Kolle marked his time with the intellectual breakthrough he brought to analytical cubism. He was noticed by all the greats of his time and, despite his brief career, was very famous and exhibited during his lifetime.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all Helmut Kolle's works are signed. They may be at the top or bottom of the painting, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality. If he signs his works, he writes "Kolle" at the top of the painting.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Helmut Kolle, 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.