Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Larry Rivers

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Larry Rivers 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

A major 19th-century artist, Larry Rivers already enjoyed great recognition during his lifetime. On today's art market, his works are highly valued and on the rise. His oils on canvas are the most sought-after items for collectors, and the prices at which his works are auctioned range from €5 to €1,408,620 - a substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. His 1961 oil on canvas Africa I dans le verre was sold for €1,408,620 in 2021, whereas it was estimated at between €290,000 and €372,870. 

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The life of Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers, whose real name was Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg, was an American multidisciplinary artist who was born in New York on August 17, 1923 and died on August 14, 2002. He was one of the central figures of the New York School art movement that emerged in the 1950s. 

Rivers began his artistic career as a jazz musician, but is best known for his contributions to painting, sculpture, poetry and film. He studied at the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in New York, where he was influenced by Abstract Expressionism, but soon adopted a more personal style that incorporated elements of pop culture and everyday imagery.

His work is characterized by an eclectic mix of styles, from abstraction to figuration, with a marked preference for portraits, often of celebrities, artistic friends and family members. Rivers was also a provocateur, and his work was sometimes controversial due to its bold and deliberately shocking nature.

The Larry Rivers legacy

In addition to his artistic career, Larry Rivers was also an accomplished poet and experimental filmmaker, much like Jean Cocteau in France. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, and he left a lasting imprint on the 20th-century American art scene. His life and work were marked by a constant exploration of new media and new forms of artistic expression, making him one of the most versatile and innovative artists of his time. 

Today, private collectors play a major role in preserving his material works, although some of them are exhibited in museums around the world. 

His signature

Larry Rivers' works are not all signed, especially his sculptures, so expertise is important.

Appraising your property 

If you own a work by Larry Rivers, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work. 

If you're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each item.