Rating and value of paintings by Nicolas Roerich

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Rating and value of Nicolas Roerich's works  

Works by Nicolas Roerich are highly prized items at auction. They are collected by bidders of all nationalities. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Oils on canvas are particularly popular, with buyers from all over the world. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €8,217,720, at the moment, a substantial difference but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these works. In 2013, his oil on canvas Madonna Laboris, dating from 1931, sold for €8,217,720, whereas it was estimated at between €936,960 and €1,405,440.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Nicolas Roerich   

Nicolas Roerich's creations are imbued with symbolism. He draws his inspiration from a wide range of references, and mainly depicts mountain landscapes. He produced a few drawings and few prints; most of his works are sculptures.

Nicolas Roerich, twentieth-century Russian symbolist

Nicolas Konstantinov Roerich was a Russian artist born in Saint Petersburg in 1874.

He initially studied law, but also philosophy and archaeology, followed by art history. Deciding to become a painter, he studied drawing and oil on canvas with Fernand Cormon in Paris. Parallel to this production, he also created ballet sets and mosaics for the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God.

In 1920, he and his wife moved to New York, where they settled and joined theosophical circles. They left the city a few years later for an expedition to Asia. They visited many countries, and his most famous paintings of the Himalayas date from this period.

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1929 and died in 1947 in India. 

The success of Nicolas Roerich's works at auction  

Roerich 's inventiveness and the exceptional quality of his works make him an essential draftsman and painter of twentieth-century symbolist art. The use of violet hues to capture the atmosphere of Tibet and the Himalayan mountains makes his canvases particularly unique and prized.

The auction market itself plays a role. It offers a competitive environment where collectors and art enthusiasts can vie for unique pieces. This can lead to overbidding and push up prices, contributing to the success of Roerich's works.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Roerich doesn't always sign his works. Here's an example of his signature on the work above.

Knowing the value of a Nicolas Roerich work  

If you happen to own a Nicolas Roerich work, 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 piece, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.