Albert Benjamin André Auction Prices and Value Guide
Albert Benjamin André auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 324 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Albert Benjamin André auction prices: quick answer
Albert Benjamin André auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Albert Benjamin André
- Source records
- 324
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Albert Benjamin André
Albert Benjamin André (1869–1954) was a French painter, illustrator, and curator associated with Post-Impressionism. Born in Lyon and trained under Benjamin Constant and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, André developed a figurative style grounded in the color and light innovations of the late Impressionist generation. He is best known for his close friendship with Pierre-Auguste Renoir, whom he painted multiple times, and for portraits of Claude Monet. Active from roughly 1889 until his death in 1954, André also worked as a print collector, exhibition curator, and set painter. His work bridges academic tradition and the looser brushwork of the Post-Impressionist movement, making him a distinctive figure for collectors studying the circle around Renoir and the broader transition in French painting at the turn of the twentieth century.
Post-Impressionismoil paintingdrawingillustrationportraitsfigurative compositions
Common works and media
Collectors most frequently encounter Albert André's oil-on-canvas paintings, including figurative compositions, portraits, interiors, and still lifes. Works on paper such as drawings and illustrations also appear in auction records. His oeuvre includes set designs and curatorial projects, though paintings represent the majority of works reaching the secondary market. Prints and multiples are less commonly attributed to him.
Market and appraisal context
Albert André's works appear periodically at auction, most often as oil paintings and works on paper. Value depends on medium, size, date, subject matter, condition, and documented provenance. Figural works and portraits—particularly those connected to his Renoir circle—tend to attract stronger collector interest. Attribution should be carefully verified, as the surname André is shared by several other artists. Provenance tracing back to the artist's estate or known collectors can materially affect appraisal. Comparable public auction results for Post-Impressionist figurative paintings of similar scale and period provide the most reliable benchmark.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- No public auction price records are included in the available source pack; realized prices should be verified against auction databases.
- The artist is sometimes referenced simply as 'Albert André,' which may cause confusion with other artists sharing the surname.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Albert Benjamin André worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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