Rating and value of paintings by Albert Marquet

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Artist's rating and value

An important artistic figure of his time, Albert Marquet is a sure bet on the art market. Constantly evolving, his value remains high and his works are sold internationally. In the auction room, canvases depicting seascapes or Parisian topography, painted in the early 1900s, are the most sought-after and therefore prized. Watercolors are also very popular with collectors.

A work by Marquet can fetch millions of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his oil on canvas La plage de Sainte-Adresse, which sold for €1,353,550 in 2008.

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Artist's style and technique

Marquet, famous for his paintings, chose water as his main subject, demonstrating his undeniable passion for this theme. His artistic mastery extends to all manifestations of water, from the banks of the Seine to the shores of the Mediterranean, from urban landscapes to wilderness. For the artist, water embodies poetry and serenity, a mineral element imbued with meditation, far removed from human tumult.

Although he was part of the Fauvist movement, Marquet stood out for his subtle use of light and delicate hues. He succeeded in capturing the atmosphere of places and rendering it with finesse on canvas.

The life of Albert Marquet

Albert Marquet was born in Bordeaux in 1875. From an early age, he showed little interest in the traditional educational system, preferring to devote his time to painting and drawing. Encouraged by his mother, he entered the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1890, where he made friends with Henri Matisse. After graduating, he continued his training at the École des Beaux-Arts, in the studio of the famous symbolist Gustave Moreau. 

In 1905, Marquet exhibited for the first time at the Salon d'Automne alongside other former students of Gustave Moreau's studio. The style of this newly-formed group was characterized by the use of simplified forms and bright, flat colors. Two years later, the artist presented his first monographic exhibition. 

Throughout his career, Marquet traveled extensively, drawing on his artistic inspiration. His stays in the Maghreb, where he spent every winter for over 25 years, left a deep impression on him. Fascinated by the light of Algeria, and renowned for his expertise in depicting aquatic reflections, he produced numerous compositions, notably of the port of Algiers, in which similarities with the works of Hokusai and Hiroshige can be detected.

After the First World War, Marquet settled permanently in Algiers, where he remained until 1945, when he returned to France. He then withdrew from the artistic scene until his death in 1947.

Albert Marquet's imprint on his period

Considered the "painter of river views", Albert Marquet (1875-1947) was inspired by Impressionism to develop his own style. His artistic singularity made a lasting impression, and today he is a much-appreciated collector's item.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all Albert Marquet's works are signed, and copies may exist. Here's an example of his signature.

Appraising your property

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