Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Maximilien Luce

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Artist's rating and value

Maximilien Luce's work is quite present and quoted on the auction market. His works arouse interest among collectors and art lovers, particularly those who appreciate the neo-impressionist movement and the artist's social commitment. The most sought-after pieces are depictions of working-class scenes, urban landscapes and industrial subjects. A work by Maximilien Luce can fetch millions of euros at auction, like his painting Baigneuse à Saint Tropez, which sold for over 3 million euros in 2022.

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The life of Maximilien Luce

Maximilien Luce was born in Paris in 1858 into a family of craftsmen. Luce was soon drawn to drawing and apprenticed as a wood engraver. After several years of practice in an engraver's workshop, he devoted himself entirely to painting in 1880.

Highly involved in anarchist circles, Maximilien Luce produced numerous drawings for political newspapers and occasionally took part in conflicts.

Inspired by Camille Pissarro and a circle of artists he frequented in the 1890s, Luce adopted the path of Neo-Impressionism. Although the artist appreciated the painting of Nicolas Poussin, Luce was attracted by the technique of divisionism, characterized by strokes and juxtapositions of complementary colors, creating luminous vibrations. 

After a stay in the Hainaut region, Maximilien Luce developed a keen interest in the steel industry. This became his favorite theme, an opening in which he reinvented his artistic style and created a unique pictorial universe. He draws emotionally-charged motifs from this experience, seeking to reveal a poetic power. Urbanism is also one of his favorite fields of interest, and his works reflect a constant search for poetic power and social impact.

Maximilien Luce died in 1941, leaving behind a prolific artistic output.

The artist's works and style

Associated with the Post-Impressionist movement, Maximilien Luce is best known for his Divisionist technique, in which touches of pure color were applied side by side to the canvas. This process created an optical vibration and a particular luminosity when the colors were perceived from afar. This technique gave his works a sense of movement and light.

The artist's themes were varied, moving from urban landscapes to rural scenes, and from harbors to work scenes. In addition, Luce was particularly interested in social and political themes, and her paintings often reflected a realistic view of workers' daily lives.

In addition to divisionism, Luce made ingenious use of color to capture the effects of natural light. The artist used vivid, contrasting tones to create a dynamic, immersive atmosphere in his compositions.

His signature

Not all Maximilien Luce's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of its signature:

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Appraising your property

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