Value and quotation of works by Vassillew Slavik

If you own a work by or after Slavik, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to 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.

Slavik artist's rating and value

Slavik left behind a unique body of work that revolutionized decorative painting. His works are now fetching unprecedented prices under the auctioneer's hammer. His works are particularly prized by Italian and American buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €1,900 to €25,600, a considerable difference, but one that says a great deal about the value that can be attributed to Slavik's works. In May 2023, a gouache on paper sold for €2,600 at Auctie's, whereas its estimate was between €100 and €150.

Order of value from simplest to most prestigious work

Style and technique of artist Vassiliew Slavik

Vassiliew Slavik is not really attached to any particular movement; he is mainly a set painter, but sometimes borrows artistic characteristics from Surrealism. He has produced gouaches on paper, bronzes and, above all, paintings in situ in various locations.

Slavik, from Estonia to Galeries Lafayette Paris 

Vasilew Slavik (1920-2014), whose real name was Wiatscheslav Vasiliev, was born in Tallinn, Estonia. He spent his childhood in Finland and moved to Paris with his parents, where he entered high school. He continued his studies at the Paris School of Decorative Arts. He also studied cinema. He worked successively with Serge Lifar and Jacques Adnet. Shortly afterwards, he was hired by Jean Adnet as an interior decorator for Galeries Lafayette. He continued his career at Publicis as an aesthetic consultant. He then went on to decorate various restaurants, boutiques and public places.

At the beginning of his career, he worked more on decorative painting and painted on Jacques Adnet's furniture; the screens that can be found at auction date from this period. He also worked as a cartonnier for the Gobelins manufactory, producing fashion cartoons. Lagerfeld owned one.

He also decorated shows, for the Paris Opera among others, although these were not his most famous works. With Publicis, he went on to revolutionize Parisian consumerism with his famous drugstores.

Slavik's footprint

Slavik's innovations left a lasting mark on his era. The Parisian department stores and restaurants he worked for, as well as the drugstores, have remained anchored in the commercial life of Parisians. His designs include the brasserie and restaurant at Le Lutetia, Le Dôme and Le Jules Verne, at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all Slavik's works are signed. That's why, if you think you own a work by or by Slavik, it's essential to have it appraised and authenticated by an expert.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Vassillew Slavik, 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 any relevant 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.