Rating and value of paintings by Camille Hilaire

If you own a work by or after the artist Camille Hilaire, 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 will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Camille Hilaire

Considered one of the leaders of post-Cubism, Camille Hilaire was part of the artistic revolution of the 20th century. His legacy includes paintings, watercolor drawings and prints. Today, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are particularly prized, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €5 to €30,720, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Hilaire's works. In 2000, a polychrome composition depicting a woman seated in nature sold for €30,720, whereas it was estimated at between €16,450 and €21,940.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Camille Hilaire  

Most of Camille Hilaire's work focuses on forms. He is part of Post-Cubism, a pictorial movement that pursued abstraction after Synthetic Cubism. He produces oils on canvas, but also uses more original media such as oil on panel.

The life of Camille Hilaire

Camille Hilaire (1916-2004) was a French artist who became an important figure in the art world of the 20th century. He was born in Metz, a city then on German territory during the annexation. Hilaire initially trained as a painter for the building trade, so he was a craftsman before becoming an artist, but he soon began to paint on motif as part of his profession. He took a keen interest in the work of Dürer, whom he copied. Jean Giono and Nicolas Untersteller took notice of his artistic productions. He did his military service in Paris shortly afterwards, before being taken prisoner during the French campaign.

He was taken prisoner and did not return to the front, preferring to study at the Beaux-Arts in Paris under a false identity.

He was then appointed Professor at the Nancy School of Painting and Drawing. At the same time, he exhibited his work at various Salons, winning the second Grand Prix de Rome in 1950. He also produced tapestries towards the end of his life, when he also taught at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He also produced a number of models for the Manufacture de Sèvres.

Camille Hilaire died on his estate in 2004.

The legacy of Camille Hilaire 

Camille Hilaire left his mark on post-Cubist painting. He produced not only oils on canvas, but also lithographs and other drawings. His early reflection on the use of color and form in painting is evident in his work. He constantly exploits the contrast between warm and cold colors, as well as the use of fine, blurred lines. Today, most of his works are held by private collectors. 

Recognizing Camille Hilaire's signature

The artist's works are often signed. If he does, the signature appears at the bottom of the painting, in a color that contrasts with the background.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Camille Hilaire, 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 ad hoc 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.