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

Oct. 24, 2024
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Watchers of the Night (Trompe-l'œil) 15 3/4 x 20 in. (40 x 50.8 cm)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Watchers of the Night (Trompe-l'œil) signed and dated 'BATTERSBY '61' (lower right) oil on canvas 15 3/4 x 20 in. (40 x 50.8 cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 24, 2024
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Small Sphinx; Harlequin Sphinx, circa 1960; Sphinx (Three Works) sizes to 9 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (23.5 x 20 cm)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Small Sphinx; Harlequin Sphinx, circa 1960; Sphinx (Three Works) Small identified (on the reverse); Harlequin unsigned; Sphinx signed and dated '1966' (lower right) watercolor and gouache on paper; acrylic on panel; gouache on panel, respectively sizes to 9 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (23.5 x 20 cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 13, 2024
Battersby (Martin, 1916-1982). Fire II, gouache on card
Est: £200 - £300
Battersby (Martin, 1916-1982). Fire II, gouache on card AR * Battersby (Martin, 1916-1982). Fire II, gouache on card, 85 x 112 mm (3 1/4 x 4 3/8 ins), framed and glazed, with Arthur Jeffress Gallery label to verso QTY: (1) NOTE: Martin Battersby (1914-1982), British trompe l'oeil artist and theatre set designer, and historian on Art Nouveau and Art Deco. He published books on decorative art including Art Nouveau (1967), The Decorative Twenties (1969), and The Decorative Thirties (1971). Battersby's was particularly fond of the sphinx motif, and held an exhibition of paintings of sphinx subjects at the Arthur Jeffress Gallery, London, Sphinxes by Martin Battersby, 29 November-22 December 1961. The present work was exhibited in this show where it was purchased by the family of the present owner.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jan. 01, 2024
Martin Battersby (British 1914 - 1982), "Italian Men Trompe l'Oeil", Oil on canvas, 18" x 16", Provenance: Grosvenor Gallery, London, catalogue number 13, label on verso, "The Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Estate, founders...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Martin Battersby (British 1914 - 1982) "Italian Men Trompe l'Oeil" Oil on canvas 18" x 16" Provenance: Grosvenor Gallery, London, catalogue number 13, label on verso, "The Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Estate, founders of The Custom Shirtmakers, and later the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation." Condition: undulation to canvas, surface grime
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Nov. 28, 2023
Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) "Tabac de St Vincent" Oil Painting
Est: $500 - $2,500
DESCRIPTION: Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) "Tabac de St Vincent" Oil on canvas Painting depicts a series of tobacco items whimsically positioned items. CIRCA: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: England DIMENSIONS: Overall: 40" x 34" | Image: 29" x 23.5" CONDITION: chipping to frame
Akiba Galleries
Nov. 28, 2023
Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) Oil Painting
Est: $500 - $2,500
DESCRIPTION: Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) "Tabac de St Vincent" Oil on canvas Painting depicts a series of tobacco items whimsically positioned items. Verso Signed and Marked with export stickers. CIRCA: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: England DIMENSIONS: Overall: 40" x 34" | Image: 29" x 23.5" CONDITION: Has two repairs and chipping to frame.
Akiba Galleries
Jul. 18, 2023
Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) "Tabac de St Vincent" Oil Painting
Est: $500 - $2,500
DESCRIPTION: Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) "Tabac de St Vincent" Oil on canvas Painting depicts a series of tobacco items whimsically positioned items. CIRCA:Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: English DIMENSIONS: Overall: 40" x 34" | Image: 29" x 23.5" - CONDITION: chipping to frame. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba Galleries
Jul. 18, 2023
Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) Oil Painting
Est: $500 - $2,500
DESCRIPTION: Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982) "Tabac de St Vincent" Oil on canvas Painting depicts a series of tobacco items whimsically positioned items. Verso Signed and Marked with export stickers. CIRCA:Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: English DIMENSIONS: Overall: 40" x 34" | Image: 29" x 23.5" - CONDITION: Has two repairs and chipping to frame. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba Galleries
Jun. 01, 2023
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) A Gentleman of Leisure
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) A Gentleman of Leisure signé 'Martin Battersby' (en bas à droite) huile sur toile 106.6 x 63.5cm (42 x 25in). signed (lower right) oil on canvas For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2022
Martin Battersby (English, 1914-1982) "Intermezzo: act one, scene two," trompe l'oeil painting
Est: $500 - $1,500
Martin Battersby (English, 1914-1982) "Intermezzo: act one, scene two," trompe l'oeil painting, signed. Size: 10.5'' x 16'', 27 x 41 cm (sight); 13.5'' x 19'', 34 x 48 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Jul. 19, 2022
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982) Le Billet Doux goauche on card 9 x 13 1/2 in.
Est: £800 - £1,200
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982) Le Billet Doux goauche on card 9 x 13 1/2 in. (22.9 x 34.3 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 19, 2022
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982) Medusa (i); Pompeii (ii) goauche on card 6 7/
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982) Medusa (i); Pompeii (ii) goauche on card 6 7/8 x 8 in. (17.5 x 20.3 cm.) (i); 5 1/2 x 7 in. (14 x 17.8 cm.) (ii) (2)
Christie's
Jul. 19, 2022
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982) Trompe l'oeil (Sphinx) oil on canvas 22 x 24
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982) Trompe l'oeil (Sphinx) oil on canvas 22 x 24 in. (52.9 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 09, 2022
MARTIN BATTERSBY (BRITISH, 1914-1982).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas. Still Life. Initialed lower right. From a Pelham, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jul. 23, 2021
* Battersby (Martin, 1916-1982). Small Green Sphinx
Est: £400 - £600
* Battersby (Martin, 1916-1982). Small Green Sphinx, acrylic on board set within original trompe-l'oeil painted window mount, 84 x 113 mm (central image), 144 x 186 mm (including mount), Grosvenor Gallery label to verso, gilt moulded frame, glazed (20 x 24.5 cm) Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 19, 2020
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914 - 1982): TROMPE L'OEIL STILL LIFE
Est: $500 - $700
1952 oil on board signed and dated lower right Provenance: The Estate of Tony Charmoli 17 1/2 x 13 inches board; 21 3/4 x 17 1/2 inches frame
Abell Auction
Aug. 20, 2020
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) A pair of still lifes with mannequin and ribbons
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) A pair of still lifes with mannequin and ribbons
Christie's
Feb. 13, 2020
§ Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982)
Est: £500 - £800
Monsieur gouache (Dimensions: 27 x 32.5cm)
Cheffins
Feb. 13, 2020
§ Martin Battersby (British 1914-1982)
Est: £500 - £800
Trompe l'oeil signed and dated 'Martin Battersby. '67' (lower right) oil on canvas (Dimensions: 59 x 74.5cm)
Cheffins
Feb. 11, 2020
Martin Battersby, British 1914-1982- Small Feathered Sphinx; gouache on p
Est: £800 - £1,200
Martin Battersby, British 1914-1982- Small Feathered Sphinx; gouache on paper and painted mount, signed and dated 1964, 19.5x24cm (ARR) Provenance: Grosvenor Gallery, London (bears label to the reverse of the frame) In a gilded frame with glazing. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Nov. 20, 2019
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) A trompe l'oeil
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) A trompe l'oeil signed 'Martin Battersby' (lower right) oil on board 37 x 23.5cm (14 9/16 x 9 1/4in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 20, 2019
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) Small Sphinx (together with a similarly framed photographic print of a 'Harlequin' sphinx (2))
Est: £500 - £700
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982) Small Sphinx watercolour and gouache on paper 16 x 19cm (6 1/4 x 7 7/16in). together with a similarly framed photographic print of a 'Harlequin' sphinx (2) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 13, 2019
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Trompe l'oeil of bookshelves oil on board 43 ½ x 55 in. (110.5 x 139.5 cm.)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Trompe l'oeil of bookshelves signed and inscribed 'TROMPE L'OEIL MARTIN/BATTERSBY' (on book, centre left) oil on board 43 ½ x 55 in. (110.5 x 139.5 cm.)
Christie's
May. 15, 2018
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982), pair of gouache paintings of portrait plaques, watercolor gouache on paper, signed "Martin Ba...
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Battersby (British, 1914-1982), pair of gouache paintings of portrait plaques, watercolor gouache on paper, signed "Martin Battersby 1957", good condition with some foxing in margins, each 7-5/8" x 4-5/8" image, framed 14-1/4" x 11-1/2", Collection of Dorrance "Dodo" H. Hamilton, 785
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 20, 2018
Martin Battersby 1916 - 1982 (British School)
Est: $300 - $800
Martin Battersby 1916 - 1982 (British School) Still Life with Seashells Acrylic/oil on board Signed and dated '81 lower right 38 x 31 cm
McKenzies Auctioneers
Nov. 29, 2017
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Pierrot & butterflies 17 x 12in.
Est: £400 - £600
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) pencil and watercolour Pierrot & butterflies signed and dated ''81 17 x 12in.
Gorringes
Nov. 16, 2016
Martin Battersby A set of six panels depicting chapters from the life of...
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) A set of six panels depicting chapters from the life of Alfred Duff Cooper, 1st Viscount Norwich and Lady Diana Cooper (née Manners), Viscountess Norwich Acrylic on aluminium. 104 ¾ x 42 ¾ in. (266 x 108.5 cm.) Martin Battersby was a British artist, renowned for his trompe l oeil paintings and set decoration. His first commission was for the production of Hamlet at the Old Vic starring Laurence Olivier in 1938. In the 1940s, he briefly worked as an assistant designer to the great Cecil Beaton, although their relationship ended acrimoniously. Alongside his theatrical designs, Battersby developed his career as an artist with his first one man show in 1948 at the Brook Street Gallery. He became famous for his trompe l oeil compositions which, as in the current series of works, frequently included theatrical masks and sphinxes. He went on to have exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic, including those at Arthur Jeffress Gallery, Redfern Gallery, the Hanover Gallery and the Grosvenor Gallery, amongst others. The fifties and sixties saw Battersby enjoying great popularity with numerous prestigious patrons and a steady flow of public and private commissions including the Carlyle Hotel in New York for which he created the decor for the ballroom. The present works represent one of the more elaborate of these. Created for Lady Diana Cooper s home at the Chateau de Saint Firmin in Chantilly, it epitomises Battersby s skill as a trompe l oeil artist whilst creating a playful depiction of the life of the family for which it was created. Lady Diana was a famously glamourous society figure and actress, renowned in both London and Paris. She moved in intellectual and artistic circles, building relationships with many of the artists of the day, including Cecil Beaton with whom she formed a lifelong friendship. Lady Diana s son, John Julius, recalled that one of the downstairs rooms of the Chantilly house had bolection mouldings framing empty spaces and it was to fill these walls that his mother commissioned Martin Battersby to design this series of murals which were installed around 1949-50. The six panels depict different chapters from the life of Alfred Duff Cooper, later 1st Viscount Norwich and Lady Diana and comprises five large panels and one over-door panel. Each panel takes as its inspiration a different aspect of the family s life: the depiction of Lady Diana in the role of the Madonna in director Max Reinhardt s revival of The Miracle ; Duff Cooper s time as First Lord of the Admiralty; the family trip to Algiers in 1944; the early life of their son, John Julius; the period at the British Embassy in Paris when Duff Cooper was Ambassador to France from 1944-47 and finally, the smaller panel, which is dedicated to the pleasures of life. The works remained with Lady Diana until her death in 1986, moving from Chantilly to her dining room in her house in Little Venice. They provided a constant playful reminder of a life well lived, full of glamour and charm. Provenance: Property of The Viscount Norwich and Lady Diana Cooper. Refer to the online PFD of the catalogue for further information (Lots 1 - 169)
Dreweatts 1759
Jul. 20, 2016
MARTIN BATTERSBY (BRITISH, 1914 - 1982) ‘SPHYNX’ TROMPE L’OEIL, CIRCA 196
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
MARTIN BATTERSBY (BRITISH, 1914 - 1982) ‘SPHYNX’ TROMPE L’OEIL, CIRCA 1960S Oil on board, cut out sphinx shape, pencil inscription on reverse Martin Battersby, 83 Duke Street, London, W.1 36 in. (91.5 cm.) high; 48 in. (122 cm.) wide
Christie's
Feb. 08, 2014
Martin Battersby, British 1916-1982- ''Archaic
Est: £200 - £300
Martin Battersby, British 1916-1982- ''Archaic Smile'', publ by The Curwen Studio, 1982; lithograph printed in colours, signed , numbered 68/100 and dated 1982 in pencil, 73x53cm: After Maxfield Frederick Parrish, American 1870-1966- ''Stars''; chromolithograph, 76x47.5cm., (2) (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
Apr. 22, 2012
Martin Battersby (1916 - 1982) A Trompe l'Oeil
Est: £150 - £300
Martin Battersby (1916 - 1982) A Trompe l'Oeil entitled 'Garbo Sphinx', dated 1958. 24 ins x 35¾ ins (60 cms x 91 cms).
Wilkinson's Auctioneers
Apr. 22, 2012
Martin Battersby (1916 - 1982). A Trompe l'Oeil
Est: £200 - £400
Martin Battersby (1916 - 1982). A Trompe l'Oeil Oil on Canvas, dated 1965 and titled 'Aphrodite'. 22 ins x 28 ins (56 cms x 71 cms).
Wilkinson's Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2011
Battersby, Art-Deco, reclining female nude with flowers in her hair,
Est: £400 - £600
Battersby, Art-Deco, reclining female nude with flowers in her hair, pencil sketch with colour wash, signed h:25 w:31 in.
Ewbank's
Jan. 11, 2011
Martin Battersby, a gilt framed oils on card,
Est: £250 - £350
Martin Battersby, a gilt framed oils on card, "Small Sphinx in Armour", with Grosvenor Gallery label on reverse (3 x 4 1/4?).
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 07, 2011
MARTIN BATTERSBY OIL PAINTING
Est: -
TROMPE D'OIEL OIL PAINTING SING IT MEASURES 10 X 24 INCHES
Carroll's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 26, 2010
MARTIN BATTERSBY, El obelisco, Firmado, Óleo sobre tela, 50.5 x 60.5 cm.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Y El obelisco Firmado Óleo sobre tela Con etiqueta de Galería Arvil Nace en Inglaterra en 1914. Muere en 1982. Estudia arquitectura en Londres; posteriormente pasa cinco años en el estudio de los diseñadores Gill & Reigate y trabaja como diseñador de escenografías para el teatro Old Vic. Como pintor se especializa en los trompe l'oeil, (también conocidos como "trampantojo", técnica pictórica que intenta engañar la vista jugando con la perspectiva y otros efectos ópticos); la sofisticada elección de este tema deriva de su amplia cultura visual, sumada a su talento innato. Battersby fue un reconocido coleccionista de Art Nouveau y Art Deco, temas de los cuales es autor de varios libros. Donó su colección de diseño del siglo XX al Brighton Museum, ayudando a establecer su acervo actual. 50.5 x 60.5 cm.
Morton Subastas
Aug. 04, 2010
Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Trompe L'oeil of
Est: £500 - £700
Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Trompe L'oeil of shoes and jewellery on a pin board, oil on canvas, signed, unframed, 53cm x 38cm.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Aug. 04, 2010
Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Trompe L'oeil of
Est: £500 - £700
Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Trompe L'oeil of shoes on a shelf with self portrait, oil on canvas, signed, unframed, 55.5cm x 45.5cm.
Bellmans Auctioneers
May. 28, 2010
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982)
Est: €800 - €1,200
MARTIN BATTERSBY (1914-1982) HARLEQUIN-SPHINX, VERS 1960 Acrylique sur panneau, encadré 17 x 20 cm. (6¾ x 7 7/8 in.)
Christie's
Feb. 16, 2010
Martin Battersby: Trompe l'oeil still lives,
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Martin Battersby: Trompe l'oeil still lives, signed, oil on canvas, unframed, 56 x 45cm (22 x 17.75in), a pair. (2)
Woolley & Wallis
Feb. 11, 2010
Martin Battersby (1914-82) 'Small Sphinx' Overall 6 x 7.5in.
Est: £200 - £300
Martin Battersby (1914-82) oil on board 'Small Sphinx' Grosvenor Gallery label verso Overall 6 x 7.5in.
Gorringes
Oct. 09, 2009
Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Rose in a vase, oil
Est: £60 - £100
Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Rose in a vase, oil on canvas, 24cm x 17cm.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Jun. 03, 2009
'Small Sphinx' an oil on card painting by Martin
Est: £300 - £400
'Small Sphinx' an oil on card painting by Martin Battersby, framed original paper label to reverse 20 x 23cm.
Woolley & Wallis
Dec. 13, 2008
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) - Archaic smile,
Est: £70 - £100
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) - Archaic smile, lithograph, No.22/75, signed and titled in pencil, dated 1981, 53 x 38cm, and Patrick Procktor (1936-2003) - Orchids in a vase, lithograph, printed in colours, No.68/150 (2) (Part Illus)
Lacy Scott & Knight
Oct. 07, 2008
Martin Battersby (1914-1982)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Martin Battersby (1914-1982) Marlon Brando signed and dated 'Martin Battersby 1961' (side centre right) oil on canvas 22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 07, 2008
Martin Battersby 1914-1982- "Archaic Smile", publ
Est: £150 - £200
Martin Battersby 1914-1982- "Archaic Smile", publ by the Curwen Studio; lithograph printed in colours, signed, numbered 83/100 and dated 1982, 75.4x54.5cm
Roseberys
Sep. 10, 2008
Martin Battersby 1914-1982- "Archaic Smile", publ
Est: £200 - £300
Martin Battersby 1914-1982- "Archaic Smile", publ by the Curwen Studio; lithograph printed in colours, signed, numbered 83/100 and dated 1982, 75.4x54.5cm
Roseberys
Jul. 10, 2008
MARTIN BATTERSBY SPHYNX TROMPE L'OEIL 20cm x
Est: £300 - £500
MARTIN BATTERSBY (BRITISH, 1914 - 1982) SPHYNX TROMPE L'OEIL Oil on board 20cm x 17cm (8in x 6.75in)
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 09, 2008
Attributed to MARTIN BATTERSBY (British, 1914-1982) Key Oil on canvas 6-1/2 x 5 inches (16.5 x 12.7 cm) EXHIBITED: Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield, England, "The Eye Deceived (Trompe L'Oeil)," October 1954
Est: $500 - $800
Attributed to MARTIN BATTERSBY (British, 1914-1982) Key Oil on canvas 6-1/2 x 5 inches (16.5 x 12.7 cm) EXHIBITED: Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield, England, "The Eye Deceived (Trompe L'Oeil)," October 1954
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