Martin Baer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Martin Baer Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 13, 2025
Martin Baer (CA,IL,Europe,1894-1961) oil painting antique
Est: $500 - $625
ARTIST: Martin Baer (California, Illinois, European, 1894 - 1961) TITLE: Portrait of Boy YEAR: 1939 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear to frame. ART SIZE: 12 x 9 inches / 30 x 22 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 17 inches / 50 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 131302 US SHIPPING: $79 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Equally at home in Munich, Paris, North Africa, and their native Chicago, Martin and George Baer have attained an international outlook and ease in painting, difficult apparently, for our American artists to achieve.Paris is the mighty maelstrom toward which the artists of all the world have gravitated for the past century. The Spaniard, Picasso, becomes as much a Parisian as the Frenchman Matisse, and so does the Italian, Modigliani, and the Dutchman, Van Gogh.Martin Baer, of the former inseparable team of the Baer Brothers, Martin and George, is back in Chicago, intending to stay at least a year. With him is his wife, the former Mme. Janina Liszkowska, once direction of the Galerie de la Jeune Peinture, Paris, which succumbed ' like so many other Parisian galleries ' to the Depression, and who is now associated, as American representative, with the Galerie Benezit. Mrs. Baer retains, for professional purposes, her name of Mme. Liszkowska, her first husband being the Polish poet who was associated with that other Polish poet, Zborowski, faithful friends of Modigliani.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 29, 2024
Martin Baer (CA,IL,Europe,1894-1961) oil painting antique
Est: $525 - $675
ARTIST: Martin Baer (California, Illinois, European, 1894 - 1961) TITLE: Portrait of Boy YEAR: 1939 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear to frame. ART SIZE: 12 x 9 inches / 30 x 22 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 17 inches / 50 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower right ATTENTION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 131302 US SHIPPING: $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Equally at home in Munich, Paris, North Africa, and their native Chicago, Martin and George Baer have attained an international outlook and ease in painting, difficult apparently, for our American artists to achieve.Paris is the mighty maelstrom toward which the artists of all the world have gravitated for the past century. The Spaniard, Picasso, becomes as much a Parisian as the Frenchman Matisse, and so does the Italian, Modigliani, and the Dutchman, Van Gogh.Martin Baer, of the former inseparable team of the Baer Brothers, Martin and George, is back in Chicago, intending to stay at least a year. With him is his wife, the former Mme. Janina Liszkowska, once direction of the Galerie de la Jeune Peinture, Paris, which succumbed ' like so many other Parisian galleries ' to the Depression, and who is now associated, as American representative, with the Galerie Benezit. Mrs. Baer retains, for professional purposes, her name of Mme. Liszkowska, her first husband being the Polish poet who was associated with that other Polish poet, Zborowski, faithful friends of Modigliani.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 11, 2024
Martin Baer (CA,IL,Europe,1894-1961) oil painting antique
Est: $525 - $675
ARTIST: Martin Baer (California, Illinois, European, 1894 - 1961) TITLE: Portrait of Boy YEAR: 1939 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear to frame. ART SIZE: 12 x 9 inches / 30 x 22 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 17 inches / 50 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower right ATTENTION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 131302 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Equally at home in Munich, Paris, North Africa, and their native Chicago, Martin and George Baer have attained an international outlook and ease in painting, difficult apparently, for our American artists to achieve.Paris is the mighty maelstrom toward which the artists of all the world have gravitated for the past century. The Spaniard, Picasso, becomes as much a Parisian as the Frenchman Matisse, and so does the Italian, Modigliani, and the Dutchman, Van Gogh.Martin Baer, of the former inseparable team of the Baer Brothers, Martin and George, is back in Chicago, intending to stay at least a year. With him is his wife, the former Mme. Janina Liszkowska, once direction of the Galerie de la Jeune Peinture, Paris, which succumbed ' like so many other Parisian galleries ' to the Depression, and who is now associated, as American representative, with the Galerie Benezit. Mrs. Baer retains, for professional purposes, her name of Mme. Liszkowska, her first husband being the Polish poet who was associated with that other Polish poet, Zborowski, faithful friends of Modigliani.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 26, 2023
Martin Baer, Portrait of a Young Boy
Est: $300 - $500
(American, 1894-1961) oil on artist's board, 1939, frame with stapled label from Rago, signed "Martin Baer / St. Tropez / Vari(?)" and dated l.r.c. Overall: 19-3/8"h x 16-1/2"w Sight: 11-5/8"h x 8-3/8"w Provenance: Rago Arts and Auction Center, April 19th, 2013, Lot 878
Nye & Company
Oct. 11, 2020
Martin Baer "Fez Morocco" Oil on Canvas
Est: $800 - $1,200
Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961) "Fez Morocco," oil on canvas, 1937, depicting figures on city rooftops including man on horseback, signed lower right in red: "Martin Baer," inscribed and dated: Fez Moroc 1937." Image: 25.5" H x 19.5" W; frame: 26" H x 20.25" W x 1" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 27, 2019
MARTIN BAER (AMERICAN , CALIFORNIA - 1894-1961)
Est: $300 - $500
OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF YOUNG GIRL , SIGNED MARTIN BAER ,1927 , ORAN , UPPER RIGHT , SET IN GOLD FRAME , WITH GALLERY LABELS - 13" x 22" ; 21" X 30" framed
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
Dec. 02, 2018
Martin Baer, (American, 1894-1961), Untitled, 1948, oil on board, 22" x 14 3/4"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961) Untitled, 1948 oil on board signed and dated lower right 22" x 14 3/4" Provenance: San Francisco Museum of Art (partial label on verso)
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 09, 2018
Martin Baer, painting
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961), "La Danse du Sang", 1937, oil on canvas, with artist board attached to verso, signed and dated lower right "Martin Baer, 1937" with illegible inscription, sticker label with artist's name and title verso, 19"h x 25"w (sight), 25"h x 31"w (framed)
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 05, 2016
Martin Baer, painting
Est: $700 - $1,000
Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961), Still life with fish, 1928, oil on canvas, signed and dated upper right, 12.5"l x 21"w (sight), framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Sep. 16, 2016
MARTIN BAER (1894-1961) *TWO GIRLS PREPARING FOOD*. ETCHING 1937. 4 X 6 INCHES.
Est: $100 - $200
MARTIN BAER (1894-1961) *TWO GIRLS PREPARING FOOD*. ETCHING 1937. 4 X 6 INCHES.
Dennis Auction Service
Jun. 21, 2016
Watercolor Landscape, Martin Baer
Est: $400 - $600
Signed and titled l.r Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961) "Reclose, France, 1924." 11"h x 16"w
Nye & Company
Feb. 11, 2016
Martin Baer, Am.,1894-1961, Drawings
Est: $150 - $250
Martin Baer, American, 1894-1961, Drawings, graphite on paper, includes male figure drawing and European landscapes, most signed(6 Pcs) Biography: Martin Baer was born in Chicago on January 3, 1894. He attended the Chicago Art Institute from 1910-1914. After graduation, Martin and his brother, George officially opened the Holbein Studios, later known as the Anarchist Studios. The studio closed in 1921, and Baer went to Munich, Germany attending the Academy and studying with M. Heymann. In 1924 Baer went to Paris and met many important artists including Picasso, Soutine and Kremin. Between 1924 and 1940, Baer was based in Paris while taking extended trips to Algeria, Spain, England, Belgium and Holland. In December of 1940, Baer left for New York, and settled in Carmel, California in 1941. In Carmel, he became one of the Directors of the Carmel Art Association, showing regularly with one-man exhibits at museums in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego. Baer also developed a strong friendship with Edward Weston. In December 1947, Baer moved to San Francisco, opening three studios between 1947 and 1961. During this time, he developed friendships with Harry Jacobus, Hayward King, John Langley Howard and Howard Hack. Baer died February 14, 1961 in San Francisco. His exhibition record includes Galleries Durand-Ruel (Paris 1926), Art Institute of Chicago (1926), Gallerie Jeune Peinture (Paris 1928), Galerie de la Renaissance (Paris 1932), Gallery M. Benezit (Paris 1936), Newhouse Galleries (New York 1928, 1936, 1941) His last one-man show was held at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (San Francisco 1943). A retrospective entitled "A Memorial Exhibition of Paintings by Martin Baer" was held at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (San Francisco 1963).(ALMA8112/6) Low Estimate: 150 High Estimate: 250 Measurements: Various sizes of drawings.Portfolio 21 x 26 Condition: Paper toned, tears, creases From a Northeastern Collector
Litchfield Auctions
Oct. 22, 2015
§ Martin Baer - Tulipes - signed lower right "Martin Baer '30, Paris"
Est: £700 - £1,000
§ Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961) Tulipes signed lower right "Martin Baer '30, Paris" oil on canvas h:64 w:44 cm Provenance: Galerie Jeune Peinture, 3 Rue Jacques Callot, Paris, France, where acquired by Elisabeth Luard's mother-in-law and by descent at Brynmerheryn. From the collection of Elisabeth Luard, Brynmeheryn.
Cheffins
Apr. 25, 2015
MARTIN BAER AMERICAN 1894-1961
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Red and Yellow Peppers (1938), oil on canvas, 18 x 21 1/2 in (45.7 x 54.6 cm), signed lower right, Additionally titled, dated and signed verso, PROVENANCE: From a private collector Massachusetts.
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Jan. 15, 2015
MARTIN BAER CALIFORNIA OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Angels and nymphs entangled within a colorful bouquet of flowers, painted in Carmel California 1943, the Baer brothers were considered masters in their day with works exhibited throughout the world, original gallery tag affixed to the reverse
Los Angeles Auction House
Jan. 13, 2015
Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961) Peasant girl of
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961) Peasant girl of Ibiza oil on canvas 25¾ x 19¾ in. (65.4 x 50.2 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 16, 2014
Martin Baer American, 1894-1961 Fete de Saint Tropez, 1939
Est: $700 - $900
Martin Baer American, 1894-1961 Fete de Saint Tropez, 1939 Signed Martin Baer, inscribed and dated St. Tropez 1939 (lr) Oil on canvas 32 x 21 1/4 inches Exhibited: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art C El Morocco: The John Perona Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 16, 2014
Martin Baer American, 1894-1961 Mercedes in Her Sunday Costume, 1939
Est: $700 - $900
Martin Baer American, 1894-1961 Mercedes in Her Sunday Costume, 1939 Signed Martin Baer, inscribed and dated Ibiza 1939 (ur); inscribed as titled and Ibiza-Balearic-Islands Spain on the reverse Oil on canvas 36 1/2 x 25 3/4 inches Exhibited: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, n.d. C El Morocco: The John Perona Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 04, 2014
Season's Greetings Card
Est: $50 - $100
Season's Greetings Card
Arthaz
Jun. 18, 2011
MARTIN BAER "Fish"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
AMEICAN Exhibition sticker verso and dated 1927, Oran Africa 16 x 25 1/2 in (40.6 cm x 64.8 cm) signed lower right and titled verso Oil on canvas 1894-1961
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
May. 29, 2010
Martin Baer (1899 - 1961) Inverse Drawing
Est: $100 - $150
Martin Baer (1899 - 1961) inverse drawing on wax paper; measures approx. ID 7" x 9" and signed lower left
Keystone Auctions LLC
Mar. 30, 2010
Martin Baer Oil Painting on Canvas. Collomb-becha
Est: $500 - $700
Martin Baer Oil Painting on Canvas. Collomb-bechar 1927. California Artist. Dimensions: Image Size: H: 35.5 inches: W: 28.5 inches Condition (General): Small Pressure bump to left of green dress.Please contact us with specific questions about condition, not visible in the photos. US Shipping charge: Pick up or shipping quote from outside shipper, we cannot quote ship charges.
Uniques & Antiques
Mar. 07, 2010
Martin Baer
Est: $600 - $900
Martin Baer California (1894-1961) CYPRESS TREES, PEBBLE BEACH gouache and watercolor, framed, signed & inscribed: lower right and left; Martin Baer, Carmel, Calif.; and opposing side; Cypress-Trees, Pebble Beach, 17 Mile Drive, 1944 sight size: H10" W12 3/4"
Charlton Hall
Dec. 07, 2008
Martin Baer Children St. Tropez 1940 Oil/Canvas
Est: $400 - $600
Martin Baer (1894-1961); Children of St. Tropez; oil on canvas; 12 3/4" x 7"; signed and dated 1940 lower right. Property of the Patti Lewis Estate.
Ripley Auctions
Aug. 19, 2008
Martin Baer (American, 1894-1961) Gazelle
Est: -
Gazelle signed, dated and inscribed 'Martin Baer 29/AFRIQUE' (lower right), oil on canvas 55.5 x 38.5cm (21 7/8 x 15 3/16in).
Bonhams
Jun. 13, 2006
BAER, MARTIN
Est: $500 - $700
BAER, MARTIN Oil on canvas. Portrait of a tribal woman. Signed lower left. 36 x 29." (1895-1961).
Stamford Auction
Dec. 15, 2004
u - MARTIN BAER 1895-1961
Est: $600 - $800
signed and dated Paris / 1934 oil on canvas Condition Note: canvas is unlined and in good condition; picture surface is generally in good condition apart from dirt in the varnish and on top, and a few spots of paint loss in the lower left corner We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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