Jean-Gaston Mantel's most sought-after works represent Moroccan landscapes, or the great fantasias in the tradition of Hassan El Glaoui.



When Morocco became independent, Mantel returned to France and settled in Villefranche, a city I mentioned in my visit to the Cocteau Chapel.

The subjects of the end of his life are therefore more dedicated to the beaches and landscapes around.

What is the estimate for Mantel's works?

We have sold many paintings by Jean Gaston Mantel and we have found that the most highly valued works on the market are typically orientalist. The subjects of landscapes or interior scenes do not arouse much interest.

While orientalist scenes are sold for between 3,000 and 15,000 euros, the paintings corresponding to his return to France hardly exceed 500 euros

Works on paper, whether gouache, ink or mixed media, are of interest to collectors, selling for between 400 and 8,000 euros.

If you own a work by Jean Gaston Mantel, the experts of our auction house will provide you with a free estimate for a future auction.