Rating and value of works, paintings, drawings by Maurice Denis

If you own a work of art by or after Maurice Denis, 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 Maurice Denis    

The artist Maurice Denis left behind a unique body of work, composed mainly of paintings influenced by the Nabis. Prices for his works are now rising under auctioneers' gavels. His paintings are highly prized, especially by French and American buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €5 to €1,951,840, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Maurice Denis's works. In 2015, a painting entitled La Cuisinière sold for €1,951,849, while it was estimated at between €443,600 and €709,760.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Maurice Denis   

Maurice Denis was a leading member of the Nabis group, the post-impressionist artists who would herald the arrival of Fauvism. 

The life of Maurice Denis    

Maurice Denis (1870-1943) was a French painter and theorist, one of the leading figures in the artistic movement known as the "Nabi". The Nabis were a group of young artists in early 20th-century France who sought to explore new forms of artistic expression, emphasizing color, form and symbolism rather than realistic representation.

Denis is renowned for his paintings, which are imbued with symbolism, aesthetics and spirituality. He often incorporated elements of nature, mythology and religion into his work. His paintings often feature decorative motifs, bright colors and simplified forms. Led by Paul Sérusier, he also associated with artists such as Ker-Xavier Roussel and Édouard Vuillard.

As a theorist, Maurice Denis also played an important role, writing manifestos and expressing his ideas on art and aesthetics. He is best known for his famous phrase "Remember that a painting, before being a warhorse, a naked woman or some anecdote, is essentially a flat surface covered with colors in a certain assembled order."

Maurice Denis' imprint on his period

Maurice Denis made a significant contribution to the development of modern art in France, and his work had a lasting influence on many artists of the time and beyond. His theories on aesthetics and colorimetry contributed to the history of twentieth-century art.

He remains an artist prized at auction by amateurs and collectors of Nabis works.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all works by Maurice Denis are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Maurice Denis, 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.