Rating and value of paintings by Harold Speed

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Rating and artist value Harold Speed   

An English impressionist painter in a class of his own, Harold Speed left behind a stylistic identity of his own. His legacy consists mainly of paintings. Today, the prices of his works are rising under the auctioneers' gavels, and his quotation is stable. His canvases and other works are particularly prized, especially by English buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €25 to €33,480, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Harold Speed's works. In 2004, an oil on canvas entitled The Vale of Leutha, for example, sold for €33,480, against an estimate of €30,430 to €45,650.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious 

Artist Harold Speed's style and technique         

Harold Speed painted a few portraits, but he worked mainly on landscape paintings, and in this respect was close to the French Impressionists. He produced mainly oils on canvas.  

Harold Speed, his life, his work  

Harold Speed (1872-1957) was an English painter who produced genre scenes, landscape paintings and portraits.

He was born in London - to an architect father, probably thanks to whom he studied architecture at the Royal College of Art. The first art did not suit him so well, so he turned to the Beaux-Arts and began training at the Royal Academy, where he learned painting.

In 1916, he became a member of the Art Workers Guild, and was elected Master. Close to the Arts and Crafts movement, its aim was to promote the unity of all the arts, without distinction. It was a modern gamble that Speed embodied to perfection in his work and his theory of drawing. He published several works explaining the practice and science of drawing. Although focused on his artistic production, he did not forget the geometric and mathematical aspects of the work of art, which he had particularly acquired through his training in architecture. In 1907, the artist organized his first solo exhibition at the Leicester Galleries. He took part in the art competition for the 1928 Summer Olympics.

He died in London in 1957. 

Harold Speed's imprint on his era

Harold Speed left his mark on his era, and his work is still of interest today and prized by some collectors. Many artists have drawn on his theories and manuals on the role of drawing and its science in art.

Today, his works are appreciated by collectors who play a major role in preserving his work, even if some paintings are exhibited in museums.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Harold Speed sometimes signs his works, usually 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 Harold Speed, 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.