Nicolas de Largillierre Auction Prices and Value Guide

Nicolas de Largillierre auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 331 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Nicolas de Largillierre auction prices: quick answer

Nicolas de Largillierre auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Nicolas de Largillierre
Source records
331
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Nicolas de Largillierre

Nicolas de Largillierre (1656–1746) was a French painter and draughtsman of Flemish descent, widely regarded as one of the leading portraitists of the French Baroque. Born in Paris to a Flemish merchant family, he trained in Antwerp and London before establishing his career in Paris. Largillierre became known for his richly colored, opulent portraits of the French aristocracy, civic officials, and wealthy bourgeoisie. He served as director of the Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture from 1733 to 1735 and held the position of court painter. His style combined the fluid brushwork and warm palette of Flemish tradition with the formality of French academic portraiture. Collectors encounter his work primarily at Old Master auctions and in major European museum collections.

French Baroque / Late Baroqueoil paintingdrawingportraitshistorical and allegorical scenes

Common works and media

Largillierre is best known for oil on canvas portraits, including individual sitters, family groups, and civic or corporate commissions. He also produced historical and allegorical compositions. Drawings in chalk, ink, and wash exist in smaller numbers and are held primarily in museum collections. Engravings after his paintings were widely disseminated in the 18th century. Works encountered at auction are predominantly oil portraits of varying scale, from intimate half-length formats to large full-length state portraits.

Market and appraisal context

Largillierre's works appear with some regularity in the Old Master Paintings and Drawings market, with over 330 lots recorded in auction databases. Value depends heavily on whether a painting is a fully autograph work, a studio collaboration, or a follower copy. Portraits of identifiable historical figures and works with documented provenance tend to achieve stronger results. Oil on canvas portraits form the bulk of his auction presence, while preparatory drawings are rarer and sought after when they surface. Condition, relining history, and the quality of the painted surface are key factors in appraisal. Collectors should verify attribution through expert opinion, as workshop output and later copies circulate alongside original works.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Attribution to Largillierre should be supported by provenance, period documentation, or expert committee opinion; workshop and follower works are common
  2. Medium and support (oil on canvas vs. drawing) significantly affect appraisal value
  3. Portraits of identifiable sitters, especially notable historical figures, tend to carry stronger auction results
  4. Condition, relining history, and quality of the painted surface are standard valuation factors for works from this period
  5. 331 lots attributed to the artist appear in the Appraisily/Invaluable auction records, indicating regular but limited market availability

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction-house provenance records or realized price data; market context is inferred from the artist's established position in Old Master painting and the volume of recorded lots.
  • Works attributed to Largillierre's workshop or circle appear alongside autograph works in auction contexts; attribution quality should be verified case by case.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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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.

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Artist value FAQ

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