Rating and value of Jean Dunand's vases

If you own a work made by the artist Jean Dunand or based on his work and you want to know its value, our experts and auctioneers approved by the State will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and will provide you with an accurate estimate of its value on the current market. Subsequently, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible device to obtain an optimal price.

Artist's rating and value

Thanks to his success at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Jean Dunand established himself in his own lifetime as one of the leading names on the art market. In recent years, the artist's reputation has continued to grow. Very much in evidence on the French and American markets, Jean Dunand's vases are among his most sought-after works. A vase signed by Jean Dunand can fetch thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his stretched shell ovoid vase from 1962, which fetched €180,000 against an estimate of between €50,000 and €80,000, more than three times the low estimate.   

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Throughout his career, Jean Dunand's artistic output was prolific and varied. From paintings to vases, the artist produced in many different media. His works stand out for their innovative use of lacquer, diversity of form, sense of composition and meticulous execution. They reflect a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, and testify to his status as an outstanding artist in the field of decorative arts.

Jean Dunand, famous 20th-century copperware maker

Jean Dunand was born in 1877 in Switzerland. Quickly noticing her son's artistic talent, his mother enrolled him in the École des Arts Industriels in Geneva. A promising student, the young boy flourished and won several prizes.

Already noticed, Dunand carried out orders placed by the city of Geneva.

In 1897, Jean Dunand obtained a scholarship to continue his apprenticeship in Paris. Staying with a relative, he was hired by a modeling company as an apprentice chiseler. This position gave him the opportunity to work on major projects such as the Alexandre III bridge. After a spell at the Arts-Décoratifs, Dunand and two friends founded the "Association des artistes suisses à Paris".

Jean Dunand's career took off at the beginning of the 20th century. He took part in numerous exhibitions and collaborated with Jean Dampt on various projects. After the great success of his dinanderies, Dunant decided to specialize in the decorative arts. In the early 1910s, his bronze vases with a variety of motifs were the ransom of his success.

Always in search of new experiments, Jean Dunant met Japanese master lacquerer Seizo Sugawara in 1912. Already an amateur practitioner of this technique, Sugawara trained him entirely in the art of oriental lacquer. From then on, lacquer became an essential feature of his creations, influencing his style and his work. Dunand expanded his range of objects using lacquer, from large decorative panels to lacquer portraits of celebrities, including those from the fashion industry.

Jean Dunand died in 1942, leaving behind a significant mark in the history of the decorative arts. 

Jean Dunand's imprint on his period

Jean Dunand left a considerable imprint on his era. He excelled in decorative arts and copperware, and set an example for generations of artists to follow. His works are highly prized on the auction market, particularly his vases, which enhance any interior. They are always highly prized and their value soars.

His signature

Not all of Jean Dunand's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here's a first example of his signature:

Appraising your property

If you are the owner of a work by Jean Dunand, do not hesitate to request a free evaluation by filling out our online form. A member of our team, made up of experts and licensed auctioneers, will contact you to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your Dunand work.

If you're thinking of 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 item.