Rating and value of statues, bronzes and marbles by Pierre Traverse

If you own a work of art by or after Pierre Traverse, 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'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of Pierre Traverse's works  

Pierre Traverse produced unique sculptures. The most famous are those from Limoges, often featured at auction. Nowadays, prices for these creations can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. His sculptures 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, at the moment, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Traverse's works. In 2015, his bronze sculpture Femme nue et une gazelle sold for €32,280, originally estimated at between €11,740 and €17,600.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Pierre Traverse  

Pierre Traverse produces sculptures in a variety of materials, including terracotta, bronze and porcelain. His work is fairly classical, conforming to the canons of the early 20th century - although he is sometimes said to have produced Art Deco works.

The life of Pierre Traverse

Pierre Traverse (1892 - 1979) was a French sculptor born in Saint André de Cuzbac, Gironde. His father, a kaolin miner, sent him to Limoges to learn sculpture. He learned the first techniques of sculpture at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Limoges. In 1910, he entered Jean-Antoine Injalbert's studio at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, where, according to him, he learned nothing. He returned to the Dordogne to be reunited with his father, but was injured during the First World War when he was mobilized to the front, which slowed down the start of his career. He traveled to Rome and exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1920, when he was 28. Success came quickly, and he received commissions from France and the United States. For the 1936 Universal Exhibition, he created a sculptural group that enhanced his reputation. He was then appointed secretary hors concours of the Salon des artistes français. He continued to exhibit there, but André Malraux's public criticism that his style was outdated put a definitive end to his career.

He dies in Paris. 

The success of Pierre Traverse's sculptures 

Traverse produced exceptional pieces, whose shapes and motifs evolved over the course of his career. Despite the end of his fame in the late '40s, he remains a popular artist today.

His works regularly appear in auction rooms and are in demand.

Recognizing Pierre Traverse's signature

Traverse 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 Pierre Traverse 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 to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as any relevant information about it. 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.