Moïse Kisling Auction Prices and Value Guide
Moïse Kisling auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,647 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Moïse Kisling auction prices: quick answer
Moïse Kisling auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Moïse Kisling
- Source records
- 1,647
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Moïse Kisling
Moïse Kisling (1891–1953) was a Polish-born French painter and graphic artist who became one of the most recognizable figures of the School of Paris. Born in Kraków, he studied at the city's Academy of Fine Arts before moving to Paris in 1910, where he settled in Montparnasse and joined the vibrant avant-garde circle that included Amedeo Modigliani and Jules Pascin. Kisling developed a distinctive style characterized by vivid color, sculptural form, and expressive portraiture. He is best known for his paintings of the female figure, especially nudes and portraits that blend sensuality with bold, modernist composition. Naturalized as a French citizen, Kisling spent the Second World War in the United States before returning to France. His work is held in major museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
School of ParisÉcole de FranceOil paintingWatercolorDrawingPrintmaking / graphic artsFemale nudesPortraitsStill lifesLandscapes
Common works and media
Kisling worked across oil on canvas, watercolor, gouache, drawing, and printmaking. His most commonly encountered works include female nudes with elongated forms and saturated color, portraits of women and cultural figures, floral still lifes, and landscapes of the south of France. Prints and works on paper appear frequently at auction. Some later works were produced during his wartime exile in the United States and may reflect a shift in palette and subject.
Market and appraisal context
Kisling's work appears regularly at international auction, with over 1,600 recorded lots in public databases. Oil paintings from his interwar period—particularly female nudes, portraits, and still lifes—tend to attract the strongest market interest. Works on paper, watercolors, and prints by Kisling also circulate widely and are generally priced lower than major canvases. Provenance, condition, and documented exhibition or publication history are important factors in appraisal. Collectors should be aware that Kisling's distinctive style has been frequently imitated, making authentication an essential step. Prices can vary significantly depending on period, medium, size, and subject matter.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Value drivers
- Provenance and exhibition history significantly affect value
- Medium matters: oil paintings command higher prices than works on paper or prints
- Period: pre-war Montparnasse-era works are generally more sought after than later pieces
- Subject: female nudes and portraits from the 1920s–1930s are among the most recognized
- Condition, authenticity, and documented exhibition or publication history are key appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- Attribution should be confirmed through expert review or catalogue raisonné consultation, as Kisling's style has been widely imitated.
- Market values vary substantially by medium, period, subject, size, and provenance; individual appraisal is recommended.
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
- Library of Congress library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Wikipedia wikipedia
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 Moïse Kisling worth?
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