Rating and value of works, vases by André Thuret

If you own a piece of French glass by or after André Thuret, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can 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 André Thuret's works

André Thuret produced one-of-a-kind pieces. The most famous are his vases, which are often featured at auction. Nowadays, prices for these creations can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. His vases are particularly prized by buyers from all over the world. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €18,000, for the time being, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Thuret's works. In 2019, a transparent multi-layered glass vase decorated with a blue snake sold for €5,900, originally estimated at €1,300 to €1,800.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist André Thuret

André Thuret doesn't really belong to any particular artistic movement. To create his pieces, he always starts with transparent glass, which he blows and transforms. His pieces are characterized by a rare elegance and a meticulous choice of colors.

André Thuret, chemist turned artist  

André Thuret (1898-1965) was born, raised and educated in Paris. He graduated in chemistry and law. From 1922, he held a succession of engineering positions at the Bagneux and Bezons glassworks. This gave him the opportunity to acquire glassmaking techniques. In 1925, he took part in the Decorative Arts exhibition and was awarded an honorary diploma.

The following year, he was appointed head of the Chemistry Chair at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers. This enabled him to pass on his passion and talent. He also works for the Paris Court of Appeal, where he conducts expert appraisals.

Thanks to his training as a chemist, he can perfect his technical mastery of glass and achieve breathtaking results. He blows his glass at over 1000 degrees C.

The success of André Thuret's glass pieces

André Thuret produces exceptional pieces, whose shapes and motifs evolve over the course of his career. He creates his own molds to give his glass pieces unique shapes. Thanks to his knowledge of chemistry, he is able to color some of his creations.

He exhibited at the Salon d'Automne and across the Atlantic. At the end of his career, he returned to pieces with smooth walls, which were less sophisticated but just as elegant.

Recognizing André Thuret's signature

Thuret glasses are generally signed. Over the years, the signature has evolved. The most common inscription is "Thuret". However, some pieces have been copied, which is why it is important to have them appraised.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own an André Thuret creation, or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of the market value of your piece, and will provide you with all the relevant information. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.