Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Sam Szafran

If you own a work by or about the artist Sam Szafran, 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.

Artist's rating and value Sam Szafran  

Sam Szafran comes from a figurative background. His works are inspired by the important moments of his time. His legacy includes paintings, prints and drawings. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His paintings are particularly prized by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €15 to €720,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Sam Szafran's works. In 2019, his composition L'imprimerie Bellini sold for €720,000, whereas it was estimated at between €400,000 and €600,000. The artist's value is very high, and varies according to the number of works on the auction market.  

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Artist Sam Szafran's style and technique  

Sam Szafran is a figurative artist, influenced by the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. There is a slight Surrealist influence in his work.

The life of Sam Szafran    

Sam Szafran (1934-2019) was a Polish-born French artist, famous for his work as a painter, draughtsman and printmaker. He is best known for his works inspired by landscapes, domestic interiors and architectural motifs.

Of Polish origin, his parents were Jewish and died in the concentration camps. He was adopted and moved to Paris when he came of age. He attended the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, where he met Yves Klein.

Szafran was particularly renowned for his series of drawings and prints depicting staircases, corridors and bedrooms, exploring the relationship between architectural space and human psychology. His works often feature a keen sense of perspective and meticulous detail, creating an intriguing and sometimes mysterious atmosphere.

He has also explored a variety of media, including oil paint, watercolor, etching and pastel. His style is characterized by a meticulous, meticulous approach, and a subtle use of color and light to create particular moods in his compositions.

A surrealist influence is evident in his work, with hints of Magritte in the distribution of space and the use of color.

Sam Szafran's legacy

Sam Szafran has left a significant mark on the contemporary art world, particularly in the field of interior space representation and the exploration of spatial and emotional concepts.

Recognizing Sam Szafran's signature  

Sam Szafran doesn't always sign his works. If you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Sam Szafran, 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 ad hoc 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.