Rating and value of paintings, drawings and watercolors by Yves Brayer

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Cote et valeur de l'artiste Yves Brayer

The artist Yves Brayer left behind a singular body of work in the figurative art movement. Prices for his works are now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €47,260, a significant gap but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Yves Brayer's works. In 2020, an oil on canvas depicting a Provencal landscape sold for €16,000, whereas its estimate was between €12,000 and €15,000. In the 2000s, Brayer's works were at their peak. However, they are not rare in auction rooms, and collectors still seek them out.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Yves Brayer

Yves Brayer chose to remain within the academic canons acquired during his training at the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He thus became part of the figurative art movement, and made a remarkable name for himself with his oil-on-canvas technique, but also with his watercolors of landscapes, with their soft, elegant atmosphere.

Yves Brayer, a forgotten figure of the 20th century

Yves Brayer (1907-1990), a Parisian artist, has become an important, yet largely overlooked, figure in the contemporary art of the 20th century. Born in Versailles, he was destined for a military career. From an early age, he produced sketches during his travels. His mother recognized his talent and enrolled him in the Beaux-Arts school in Bourges. At the time, he still intended to join the army. However, a horse-riding accident prevented him from doing so. He continued his art studies in Paris when his father was posted there. In addition to the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, he attended the Academies de la Grande Chaumière and Montparnasse. He quickly made a name for himself, exhibiting at the Salon d'Automne while still a student. The State granted him a scholarship to go to Spain, where he perfected his training with the great influences of Madrid's Prado. His early career was marked by travel.

Like Delacroix, he traveled not only to Morocco, but also to Italy, a sacred stage in the careers of painters even in the 20th century. Naturally, he stayed at the Villa Medici, where his work was nourished by the company of other artists in residence with him. He returned to Paris, which would remain the nerve center of his career. He leaves for Provence for a while, to find a new source of inspiration. He won several prizes throughout his career, including the Prix de Rome. Thanks to his talent and technical mastery of academic canons, he was elected a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1957. Until the end of his career, he traveled the world, working in the Middle East, Japan, Latin America and throughout Europe.

Yves Brayer's imprint on twentieth-century art

Yves Brayer, unlike the Fauvists or Cubists, remained within the comfort of academic canons, which still appealed to the most conservative at the time. He was known and recognized during his lifetime, and was influential in academic circles. His work was somewhat forgotten, as his century was marked by numerous artistic revolutions. However, he passed on his technique and his inspiration from reality to his many pupils. Today, his works are still prized and sought-after by collectors.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Yves Brayer's works are usually signed in the lower right-hand corner of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background. He signs his work "Yves Brayer".

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Yves Brayer, 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.