Rating and value of paintings and drawings by Édouard Vuillard

If you own a work by or about the artist Édouard Vuillard, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will 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 the artist Édouard Vuillard  

Considered a Nabi in his own right in his own time, Vuillard left behind an artistic identity of his own. This legacy consists mainly of drawings and paintings. Today, the prices of his works are rising under the auctioneers' gavels, and his market value is stable. His canvases and other works are particularly prized, especially by American and English buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €5 to €13,288,150, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Vuillard's works. In 2019, an oil on canvas entitled La table de toilette sold for €6,053,290, while it was estimated at between €4,450,900 and €7,121,500. 

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Édouard Vuillard     

Édouard Vuillard was a member of the Nabis group, but also of the so-called "japonistes", a group of painters who drew inspiration for their work from Japanese canvases and watercolors. He produced many drawings, prints and oil paintings.

Édouard Vuillard, Japanese nabi

Édouard Vuillard (1868-1940) was a post-impressionist painter and active member of the French art movement known as the "Nabis". He was most famous for his intimist paintings and scenes of everyday life, featuring domestic interiors, portraits and still lifes. He was a pupil of Jean-Léon Gérôme at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, and frequented the works of Ker-Xavier Roussel and Maurice Denis. 

The term "Nabis" comes from the Hebrew for "prophets", and refers to a group of young artists who sought to create a new art by rejecting academic conventions and exploring new forms of artistic expression, notably through the use of bright colors, decorative motifs and bold compositions.

Vuillard was also known for his talents in interior decoration and the applied arts. He created works for domestic spaces, theaters and boutiques. His style is characterized by complex patterns and textural interplay, creating warm, aesthetically rich atmospheres.

Vuillard's imprint on his era

His career spanned several decades, and he was widely recognized for his contribution to the art of the early 20th century. Édouard Vuillard influenced many artists with his innovative approach to composition and color, and his works are in the collections of museums and galleries around the world.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Édouard Vuillard sometimes signs his works, usually at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background. However, there are many copies, so expertise is essential.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by or after Édouard Vuillard, 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'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.