Rating and value of paintings by Léopold Survage

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Léopold Survage and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Artist's rating and value

An important painter of the École de Paris, Léopold Survage enjoys a certain recognition on the art market. His works, whether cubist or realist, are highly sought-after by collectors, with auction prices ranging from €20 to €334,000. A work by Survage can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his oil on canvas Le taureau échappé, which sold for over €300,000 in 2013.  

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Léopold Survage's works are characterized by an abstract style and bold use of color. His dynamic works express emotion and spirituality through balanced compositions and unconventional color choices. His cubist works are recognizable by their use of geometric shapes, staircases and vast foliage.

Léopold Survage has also experimented with sculpture, printmaking and experimental cinema, pushing back the boundaries of artistic expression. His works offer a captivating visual and emotional experience.

The life of Léopold Survage

Born in Moscow in 1879, Léopold Survage attended the Saint Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts before moving to Paris in 1908.

Influenced by Matisse, Survage took classes with the leading Fauvist and met his friend Archipenko. In 1912, he exhibited alongside the Cubists at the Salon des Indépendants. He held his first solo exhibition at Galerie Bongard, organized by Guillaume Apollinaire, in 1917.

Survage was influenced by the artistic currents of his time, notably Fauvism and Cubism. The artist developed a personal style, combining the abstract geometry of Cubism with vivid, expressive color. His bold use of color earned him the distinction of being one of the first abstract artists of his time. An undeniable forerunner, he never ceased to evolve his style throughout his career, adapting to the various stylistic and intellectual developments of the 20th century.

Throughout his career, Léopold Survage explored various forms of artistic expression, including painting, sculpture, engraving and experimental film-making. He was also involved in the creation of sets and costumes for Russian ballet.

Léopold Survage died in 1968, a few years after receiving French naturalization and the Légion d'Honneur.

Léopold Survage's imprint on his era

Lépopold Survage is a painter who is little known to the general public today, but who nonetheless occupies a prominent place on the art market. His works are highly prized by collectors, who play a major role in preserving his work, even if some are kept in museums and open to the public. 

His signature

Not all Léopold Survage's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of its signature:

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Léopold Survage, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.