Léon Haffner was born on December 4, 1881 in Paris into a middle-class family. After his secondary scientific studies, his choices were oriented towards drawing, to the great displeasure of his father who dreamed of taking over the family business of safes.
He also learns to play the clarinet in order to join a "pacifist" regiment, and for three years he exercises his talents. This passion will also allow him to meet his wife when he will be solo clarinet of the Sorbonne Orchestra.
A rich and varied career followed. He illustrated a large number of magazines, Le Bulletin, Le journal de la marine, Le Yatch Club de France, Le Grand Larousse ... His illustrations will also delight the passionate readers of the novelist of the sea Paul Chack. Throughout his life, Haffner collaborated with numerous magazines, the French Maritime League, and numerous associations. His efficiency and hard work earned him many awards, including his appointment as official painter of the Navy in 1918.

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Rating of the artist Léon Haffner through some results in public auction:
Drawings, watercolors Léon Haffner
The regatta, gouache on paper, 700 euros - 2021
Sailboat at sea - 33 x 21 - 720 euros - 2019
Brown sails, stencil, 39 x 78,5 cm : 450 euros - 2013
Three masts in heavy weather, gouache, 49 x 69.5 cm : 850 euros - 2013
All sails out, stencil, 39 x 79 cm : 500 euros - 2013

Prints, multiples Léon Haffner
Sailboat, poster, 80 x 60 cm - 300 euros
Yacht in regatta, stencil, 28 x 57 cm : 480 euros 
Sailboat in race, poster, 80 x 60 cm : 40 euros - 2013

Paintings by Léon Haffner
Big sailboat in regatta, oil on panel, 50 x 100 cm - 3200 euros 
French ship, oil on paper on panel, 55 x 88 cm : 400 euros 
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