Rating and value of paintings by Pierre Grieud

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Rating and artist's value Pierre Grieud  

Considered one of the most versatile contemporary artists of the 20th century, Pierre Grieud has left behind an artistic identity of his own. This legacy consists mainly of oils on canvas. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer, and his stock is on the rise. His canvases and other works are particularly prized, especially by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €60,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Pierre Grieud's works. In 2020, a monochrome composition entitled Portrait d'Émily Charmy, dating from 1908, sold for €60,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Style and technique of artist Pierre Grieud 

Pierre Grieud experimented with several currents, none of which is truly characteristic of his entire career. He was inspired by the principles of the Nabis. At first, he was a symbolist, then a fauvist, before turning to expressionism and finally returning to more classical painting. His work is above all influenced by Gauguin.  

The life of Pierre Grieud    

Pierre Grieud (1876-1948) was born and died in Paris. His father was an engineer. He did his military service and refused to follow a scientific vocation, a desire his father had for him. He was self-taught, and drew much inspiration from Eugène Delacroix's diary in his way of working and his pace of life. He visited Italy, where he discovered the primitives, and soon established contacts in the Paris art world.

In 1900, he was one of the founders of the Revue naturaliste, forerunner of the Collège d'esthétique moderne. He helped draw up the statutes of the Salon des refusés, which later became the Salon d'Automne. He met Kandinsky and worked with Jean Metzinger.

A trailblazer, he was the first French artist to join NKVM (the new Munich artists' association). He writes articles to maintain the link with the Cavalier Bleu in France.

He wanted to distance himself from the Cubist movement and took part in a hoax to denigrate it. Vauxcelles writes about him.

He paints Hommage à Gauguin for a retrospective exhibition. At the end of his career, he was commissioned to paint a religious fresco, but these works did not constitute the majority of his career.

He was known and admired during his lifetime, and Kahnweiler even devoted a special exhibition to him. Although he had less posterity than Vlaminck or Charchoune, his paintings were sought after by collectors.

Pierre Grieud's imprint on his era

Pierre Grieud marked his time with his visionary spirit and pictorial versatility. He stood out for his Fauvist nudes, with black lines on the contours.

His works are highly prized at auction today, and collectors play a major role in preserving his work, even though European museums own some of his output. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Pierre Grieud often signs his works, usually at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background. Here's an example.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Pierre Grieud, 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.