Rating and value of paintings by Louis Rollet

If you own a work by or after Louis Rollet, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can 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'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and artist's value Louis Rollet     

Louis Rollet left behind a body of work that was both realistic and orientalist. From then on, prices for his works rose under the auctioneer's hammer. His paintings are highly prized, especially by Belgian buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €40,000, a very substantial range, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Rollet's works. In 2020, his oil on canvas La porte de Yunnan Fou sold for €20,000, against an estimate of €8,000-10,000. His quotation is stable.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Louis Rollet's style and technique     

Louis Rollet was a realist painter who also produced orientalist works (characterized by inspiration from the Orient or the Far East, which for him was mainly Vietnam), drawing much of his inspiration from Delacroix and Toulouse-Lautrec. He produced drawings, oils on canvas and a few prints.

The life of Louis Rollet   

Louis Marcel Édouard Rollet (1895 - 1988) was a 20th-century French painter.

His father, an engraver, introduced him to the world of art and artists at an early age.

He studied with Ferdinand Cormon and Jules Adler. From 1921, he wins a gold medal. He exhibits at the Salon des Indépendants, and at the Société Coloniale des Artistes Français.

Inspired by the Orient and the Far East, he was awarded the Prix de l'Indochine in 1935.

His paintings are characteristically Orientalist - inspired by the landscapes of North Africa and Japan, using the European painting techniques of the time.  

Louis Rollet's imprint on his period

Louis Rollet has made a name for himself in the art world of the 20th century, devoting most of his work to painting the Orient. He is not very well known in Europe today, but his works are currently enjoying great success on the auction market. Private collectors are very interested in this artist. 

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all works by Louis Rollet are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Louis Rollet, 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 wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.