Ratings and values of paintings by Alessio Issupoff

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Cote et valeur de l'artiste Alessio Issupoff

Issupoff is a Russian-born painter who is relatively unknown to the general public. He left behind a unique artistic repertoire characteristic of Russian realism. This legacy consists of paintings that are predominantly oils on canvas. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His paintings and other works are particularly prized, especially by European, Russian and American buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €80 to €218,450, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Issupoff's works. In 2008, a polychrome composition entitled The Steppe Bride dating from 1914 sold for €218,450, whereas it was estimated at between €271,580 and €354,240.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Alessio Issuppov

Issupoff did not follow any particular trend, initially producing works for the Russian Soviet regime, then landscape scenes and portraits. He drew much of his inspiration from Western European landscapes, as well as from Italy, working on shades of light and the representation of light. Some Orientalist influences can also be seen at the end of his career.

Alessio Issupoff, a little-known but much-loved painter

Alexei Vladimirovich Isupov, known as Alessio Issupoff, a Russian-born artist, became a sought-after figure among collectors, as did Krachkowsky and Bessonov. His name was changed when he moved to Italy.

Born in 1889 in Vyatka, he came from a family of artists, his father making Russian Orthodox icons for the sculpture part. He learned to paint from his father's fellow artists, who produced the pictorial part of the icons. He trained by studying Russian art produced before him and in his time, as well as contemporary French art. Konstantin Korovin was his master of genre painting.

After completing his military service and avoiding the front line, he traveled to different regions of Russia to draw inspiration for the diverse landscapes of his native country. He also took up a position in monument and art conservation. For a time, he devoted himself to the production of Orthodox icons and became familiar with the techniques of oil on panel and tempera on wood. However, he did not earn a very good living and was forced to return to Moscow in 1921 to produce works for the Soviet regime. Following health problems, he left for Italy 5 years later to receive appropriate treatment. This marked a revival in his career and artistic output. He was appreciated by critics who said he "painted by heart", recreating a Russian atmosphere in his depiction of Italian landscapes.

He suffered severe depression at the end of his life, which considerably slowed down his production.

He died in Rome in 1957. 

Issupoff's imprint on his period 

Issupoff left his mark on his era in Russia, Italy and Europe, although the general public no longer remembers him today. Nevertheless, his technical mastery and personal history are of interest to collectors: his works are highly sought-after on the auction market.

Recognizing Alessio Issupoff's signature

Alessio Issupoff's paintings are often signed in the lower left-hand corner. He signs with his first and last name, often in a dark tone; sometimes with the town where he painted the picture, or the date.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Alessio Issupoff, 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.