Rating and value of Dom Robert's works, tapestries and drawings

A remarkable painter and upholsterer, Dom Robert is an artist of many talents. He is famous for his tapestries and paintings. In particular, he worked with the Aubusson manufactory, which wove many of his tapestries. Here's a look back at this extraordinary artist and past auctions of his works.

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Dom Robert 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 current market value. 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 renowned upholsterer of his time, Dom Robert is an artist who is fairly valued on the art market. Prized by collectors, his value is stable. Naturally, his tapestries are his most sought-after works, although many drawings can be found on the auction market. A work by Dom Robert can fetch very high prices at auction, as demonstrated by his tapestry Plein champ , which sold for €92,000 in Paris in 2022, whereas its estimate was between €40,000 and €60,000. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Dom Robert, religious upholsterer   

Dom Robert (1907 - 1997) was born in the Vienne region of France. His birth name was Guy de Chaunac-Lanzac.

He studies at the Jesuit College in Poitiers, and at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He produces drawings for Ducharne silks, whose graphic workshop is in Paris. He met Jacques Maritain and Maxime Jacob. In 1937, he was ordained a priest. In 1941, he met French upholsterer Jean Lurçat. This encouraged him to start producing tapestries with a workshop in Aubusson. In 1948, he left France for Buckfast Abbey in England. He continued to produce tapestry cartoons until the end of his life, dying there in 1997. In all, he produced over a hundred tapestries, while remaining true to his mission as a priest.

The artist's works and style 

Dom Robert explored several artistic genres and painting techniques. Above all, he produced tapestries, drawings and sometimes ceramics, a technique he also mastered.  

The Aubusson factory produced almost all of these tapestries. Others have since been produced, and these pieces can be found on the auction market. 

His signature

Not all Dom Robert's works are signed. He often signed "F. Robert" for Frère Robert.

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

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Appraising your property

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If you are considering 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 work.