The value of Raymond Subes furniture

If you own a work of art by Raymond Subes, or one based on the artist's work, 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.

Artist's rating and value R. Subes

The artist Raymond Subes left behind a unique body of work in the Art Deco movement. An outstanding ironworker, he studied at the renowned École Boulle. Today, his works fetch unprecedented prices from auctioneers' gavels. His works are particularly prized by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €400 to €135,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the works of Raymond Subes. In 2021, an oval wrought-iron mirror with stand dating from 1930 sold for €19,350, whereas it was estimated at between €6,100 and €8,000.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Raymond Subes

Raymond Subes succeeds in handling several techniques and materials in the Art Deco movement. After graduating from several prestigious schools, he received commissions all over the world, from furniture to the facades of prestigious buildings and churches.

The life of Raymond Subes

Raymond Subes (1891-1970) was a French artist who became a leading figure in 20th-century art and architecture. Born in Paris, he studied first at the École supérieure des arts décoratifs and then at the École Boulle, specializing in chasing. There, he acquired more technique, but already possessed considerable talent. He worked for Émile Robert for the rest of his career, although this was marked by the two world wars. In the first, he was wounded in action in 1914. He ended his military career as a sergeant-major in the French army. In 1958, he was elected a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. He was awarded various decorations, including Commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur et des Beaux-Arts, as well as the Croix de Guerre. Despite the two wars, he continued his career until the end of his life, producing a wide variety of works. He worked for the shipyards, creating balustrades and stair railings for the liners Le Normandie and l'Atlantique. He also designed furniture in the Art Deco style. He lived most of his life on rue Las Cases, in the VII arrondissement, close to our offices.

Subes' imprint on his period 

Raymond Subes marked his period by his talent and the grandeur of his production. In addition to creating decorative elements for ocean liners, he produced numerous decorative elements for the facades of some of the most prestigious hotels, including the Lutetia, the Georges V, the Fouquet's, the Banque de France and the Palais de Tokyo. He is highly versatile, and also works to renovate various churches. He works in a wide range of metals, and it is these (movable) works in particular that are offered for sale at auction, along with watercolor drawings produced mainly at the start of his career. Today, many of his works can be seen on the façades of Parisian palaces and buildings in the Reims region.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Works by Raymond Subes are generally not signed. That's why, if you think you own a work by or after the artist, it's essential to have it appraised by an expert who can authenticate it.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Raymond Subes, 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.