Value and quotation of works, paintings by Jean-Gabriel Domergue

If you own a work by or about the artist Jean-Gabriel Domergue, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will 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 will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.  

Artist's rating and value Jean-Gabriel Domergue 

Domergue is primarily a painter of female portraits. His legacy includes paintings, watercolor drawings and prints. At present, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneers' hammer. His paintings are especially prized by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €194,600, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Domergue's works. In 2017, an oil on canvas depicting a portrait of a woman sold for €105,000, whereas it was estimated at between €15,000 and €20,000. The artist's value is quite high, and varies according to the number of works on the auction market. 

Order of value of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting (from the most basic to the most prestigious)

Domergue, creator of the pin-up  

Jean-Gabriel Domergue was a French artist frequently referred to as the "creator of the pin-up", due to his depictions of wide-eyed, long-necked Parisian women in the 1920s. Born in Bordeaux on March 4, 1889, he was the cousin of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. He trained at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. From the age of 17, he submitted works to the Salon des Artistes Français, and in 1920 was awarded the prestigious Prix de Rome.  

He started out as a landscape painter, but from the 1920s devoted himself exclusively to female portraits, producing up to 3,000 paintings in his lifetime. Much in demand in aristocratic circles, he also collaborated with renowned couturiers, including Paul Poiret and Henry Marque, as a designer. 

He also designed posters for the Cannes Film Festival. In 1955, Domergue was appointed curator of the Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris, before being made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur and a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. He died in Paris on November 16, 1962. 

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's imprint on his era  

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's works are distinguished primarily by their depiction of elegant, seductive women, often described as "pin-ups". These portraits of Parisian women from the 1920s feature characteristic traits such as large, expressive eyes and long, slender necks. Domergue's style emphasizes femininity and grace, with particular attention paid to clothing details and accessories. His paintings depict women who are both sophisticated and sensual, reflecting the spirit of the times and the liberation of morals. 

In addition to his portraits of women, Jean-Gabriel Domergue also produced landscapes early in his career. These works testify to his technical mastery and talent for composition, color and light. However, it was his portraits that earned him international renown and an important place in French art history. His contribution to fashion and haute couture, through his collaborations with renowned couturiers, also demonstrates the extent of his artistic and cultural influence. 

Knowing the value of a Domergue work  

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