VALADIÉ Jean-Baptiste
Sensual nudes, Eve from all continents, and Brassens' songs: Jean-Baptiste Valadié, born in 1933 in Brive, is a master painter of women. Discover above his oil on canvas, lithographs, and etchings.
Jean-Baptiste Valadié, the Painter of Women
Painter, sculptor, engraver, and lithographer, Jean-Baptiste Valadié dedicated most of his work to the female figure. Sensual nudes, Eves from all continents, dreamy women in hats: his supple drawing and delicate palette have captivated collectors worldwide, from Europe to Japan.
- 1933: born in Brive-la-Gaillarde.
- 1950s: Charpentier courses in Montparnasse, then École des arts appliqués, graduated in 1955.
- 1956: first exhibition in Dakar.
- 1960: exhibition in Algiers during military service.
- Since: exhibitions in France, South Africa, England, Australia, the USA, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, and Belgium.
From Montparnasse to the World
Jean-Baptiste Valadié began his Parisian career at the Charpentier courses in Montparnasse, then studied for four years at the École des arts appliqués, while sketching tourists at Place du Tertre. A great traveler, he first exhibited in Dakar in 1956, then in Algiers. His career then took on an international dimension, with exhibitions on all continents.
A Feminine and Poetic Universe
A painter of women, Valadié represents them in all their facets: nude or clothed, dreamy, mysterious, sensual, from Asia, Africa, or Polynesia. He also dedicates beautiful print suites to literary and musical themes, such as the seven deadly sins or the songs of Georges Brassens, featuring "Brave Margot," "Pénélope," or "Une jolie fleur."
Choosing a Jean-Baptiste Valadié Artwork
- The "Eves" hand-signed in pencil, measuring 55 x 39 cm, form an elegant collectible series.
- The suite inspired by Brassens and the seven deadly sins combines humor, poetry, and sensuality.
- The "Impatience" series, with some hand-enhanced proofs, is particularly sought after.
- Each artwork offered by the gallery is precisely described and sold with an invoice-certificate.
Jean-Baptiste Valadié: Artwork Prices and Valuation
Jean-Baptiste Valadié extensively worked in lithography, making his work very accessible, alongside his engravings and paintings. The price depends on the nature of the work, the signature, the edition, the format, the subject, and the condition. As an indication, here are the generally observed ranges on the market, in galleries and public sales:
- Lithographs: approximately 65 to 200 €.
- Engravings: around 165 €.
- Paintings: starting from approximately 2,000 €.
His nudes, Eve figures, and illustrations of Brassens' songs are the most sought-after subjects.
How Much is a Jean-Baptiste Valadié Lithograph Worth?
His lithographs generally range from approximately 65 to 200 €, depending on the format and subject. For an original painting, expect to pay from approximately 2,000 €.
Jean-Baptiste Valadié at Galerie 125
The gallery presents above a wide selection: the original oil on canvas "Réflexion," the "Impatience" lithograph series, the signed "Eves," "Ève asiatique," "Ève noire," or "Ève des Ève," the Brassens suite, "Brave Margot," "Dans l'eau de la claire fontaine," "La Religieuse," "Le Fantôme," "Le Vent," "L'Orage," "Misogynie à part," "Pénélope," "Une jolie fleur," or "Vénus callipyge," as well as the engravings of the "Seven Deadly Sins," "Le Rêve vénitien," or "Nu couché." Each artwork is carefully packaged, tracked, and insured. Other painters of women to discover: Bernard Peltriaux, Annie Retivat, and Michèle Salmon.