Rating and value of sculptures, bronzes and drawings by Joseph Czaky

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Rating and value of works by Joseph Czaky

Czaky is a Hungarian cubist sculptor. If you own a piece by this artist, it may be worth more than you think. On the art market, these works can fetch very high prices under the auctioneer's hammer. 

His bronze sculptures are particularly sought-after, and the prices at which his works sell on the art market range from €60 to €705,000, a fairly substantial range, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Jospeh Czaky's works.  

In 2017, a stone sculpture entitled Unique tête sold for €705,000, whereas its estimate was between €150,000 and €200,000. 

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Style and technique of artist Joseph Czaky   

Joseph Czaky is one of the leading members of Cubist sculpture. He has also produced drawings and a few paintings. His work focuses mainly on the use of bronze, marble and terracotta. During his career, he also produced numerous bas-reliefs.

Joseph Czaky's career  

Joseph Czaky was born in Hungary in 1888. He began his training at the Budapest School of Decorative Arts, but preferred to learn the technique of stonemasonry by working directly on building sites.

Like many artists of the Paris School, he arrived in France very poor, with only the desire to create in a new cultural and artistic emulation. He lived with Hungarian friends for a while, then moved into the artistic residence of La Ruche. Two years after his arrival in Paris, in 1910, he was already exhibiting at the Société nationale des Beaux-Arts. Shortly afterwards, he exhibited at the Salon d'Automne. In 1914, he presented his first cubist head, which was to become the foundation of his artistic identity. He caused a scandal in 1912 at the Salon d'Automne, in the Salle des Cubistes, to which he was refused access.

In 1914, he enlisted in the French Army after meeting Léon Rosenberg. Working with him for several years, he came to the realization that he needed to break away from Cubism, simplifying his forms and conducting extensive research into the composition of his works. In 1930, together with other artists, he broke his contract and founded the Union des artistes modernes.

He died in Paris in 1971. 

Joseph Czaky's imprint on his period

Czaky reflected on cubist art in his sculptures and compositions, from his analytical state at the start of his career, to his move beyond synthesism after his contract with Léon Rosenberg. His output is substantial, and today he remains a highly appreciated and sought-after artist on the art market.

Recognizing Czaky's signature

In most cases, the artist signs his work, but copies do exist, so expertise is essential.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Joseph Czaky, 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 with an estimate of the market value of your work, and will also provide you with all the relevant information. 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.