Gyula (Graf) Batthyány Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gyula (Graf) Batthyány Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 27, 2023
§ ◆ Gyula Batthyány (Hungarian 1887-1959) At the Races, c.1930
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
§ ◆ Gyula Batthyány (Hungarian 1887-1959) At the Races, c.1930 signed (upper right) oil on canvas (99cm x 70cm (39in x 27 1/2in)) Provenance Private collection, London The thrill of the race and the promise of the after-party: Gyula Batthyány’s mesmeric At the Races embodies the decadence of the Jazz Age, in its European form, where the ‘sport of kings’ itself was the perfect vehicle for the display of money, class and the freedoms won – for a few – through the bitterness of the World War One. Batthyány himself was a Hungarian aristocrat and socialite - great-grandson of the country’s first Prime Minister and a Count by marriage – and so this world was one he knew. In this magnificent composition spectators spiral up the canvas, watching not only the horses but each other, and are dressed to impress, as well-suited to a ball or night-club as to a day at the races. Batthyány composes the attendees tightly, emphasising that they are the primary attraction; the racecourse itself merely hinted at, through the absinthe-green of the grass, which ripples around their elegant silhouettes, almost in deference. Batthyány, like many young aristocrats, had enlisted for war service in 1914 and returned from the battlefield as a lieutenant. Artists of the 1920s were faced with a stark choice: record the horrors of war and challenge and lampoon (as George Grosz did) those who prosecuted it and profited from it; or turn your back and seek a higher ground, in the world of dreams or the Elysium of abstraction. Batthyány chose what is in many ways a middle path: to treat it all as theatre, both celebrating and mocking the world in all its absurdity (it is no surprise that in the 1920s, alongside his artistic practice, he established a successful career as a set designer, with a particular interest in the ballet, and his theatrical background appears to manifest in the rich ornamentation and lavish and characterful gestures and expression of his paintings). At the Races maps the zeitgeist¸ as the world swung from the heady ‘Roaring 20s’ into the Great Depression. Batthyány had a voyeuristic fascination with the rarefied circles in which he moved and At the Races has an unsettling undertone: the attendees’ faces possess an unhealthy pallor which their gorgeous attire can’t quite obscure. They recall characters from an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, at once beautiful and well-heeled, yet also grotesque and troubled, their languid attitudes belied by their watchful eyes. Whether this work is a satirical commentary on his milieu’s unease in the face of decline seems a deliberate ambiguity on the artist’s part. Stylistically At the Races is decidedly (and self-consciously) mannerist, with more than a nod to El Greco, who fascinated Batthyány. Yet Batthyány clearly also had the Viennese Secessionists in mind: the rendering of the figures and faces feels indebted to Egon Schiele, with their elongated bodies and sultry, doe-eyed stares, whilst the dense, glittering, helter-skelter composition has a Klimt-like visual dazzlement. Also evident – particularly in the green-heavy palette - is the legacy of Art Nouveau: Batthyány studied at the Munich Academy of Art from 1907, and was impressed by the glamour and linear sophistication of the ‘Jugendstil’ movement. The ‘stacked’ composition, with its forced perspective pushing the attendees’ forms upwards across one flattened plane, is highly Art Nouveau, and enhances the stifling, almost claustrophobic, atmosphere of high society at play. Batthyány was undoubtedly a product of the Establishment, but also moved in bohemian circles and would have been receptive to the growing European appetite for portrayals of post-war disillusionment and the effects of Depression. At the Races is a shimmering expression of his unique position, an enigmatic and mysterious painting of both an insider and outsider perspective.
Lyon & Turnbull
Dec. 19, 2022
Gyula Batthyány (1887-1959): Lady in a Theater lodge (Lady wearing Green gloves), 1932
Est: €22,500 - €35,000
Oil on canvas; Signed bottom right: Batthyány 1932
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 09, 2021
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959): Vineyard, 1930's
Est: Ft3,000,000 - Ft5,000,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959): Vineyard, 1930's; oil on paper plate; 66 x 91 cm; Not signed
Bodo Gallery and Auction House
Jun. 02, 2021
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959): Ladies of Rococo (French Revolution)
Est: €55,555 - €83,333
Oil on canvas
Virág Judit Gallery
Apr. 23, 2021
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959): Obstreperous Dandies
Est: €555 - €833
Lithography coloured with aquarelle on paper
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 19, 2020
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959): Dream
Est: €32,877 - €49,315
Oil on canvas
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 19, 2020
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959): Historical Scene, Youth and Old-age
Est: €8,219 - €10,959
Aquarelle, anilin, white cover on paper
Virág Judit Gallery
Sep. 20, 2020
Gedő Ilka (1921-1985): Lady with a Parrot, around 1920
Est: €86,957 - €115,942
Lady with a Parrot, around 1920 Not signed
Virág Judit Gallery
Oct. 16, 2019
Gyula Batthyány (Hungarian, 1887-1959) Flowering Tree oil on canvas 57 ¼ x 39 ½ in. (145.3 x 100.3 cm.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Gyula Batthyány (Hungarian, 1887-1959) Flowering Tree signed with initials 'B.G.' (upper right) oil on canvas 57 ¼ x 39 ½ in. (145.3 x 100.3 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2018
Ladies of Paris
Est: €4,615 - €6,154
Signed bottom right: B. G. Batthyány
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 16, 2018
At the ball
Est: €27,692 - €36,923
Signed bottom right: Batthyány
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 16, 2018
Brothel, 1920
Est: €92,308 - €123,077
Signed above right: Batthyány 1920
Virág Judit Gallery
Oct. 14, 2017
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959)
Est: €16,393 - €22,950
A Night in the Florida Hall, 1925 Pastel, paper on paperboard Signed bottom right: Florida. Batthyány 925
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 29, 2016
Gyula Batthyány, Attr., La Soupeuse, Pastel Study, 1920s
Est: €2,400 - €3,000
Pastels on brownish wove paper Presumably France, 1920s Attributed Gyula Batthyány (1887-1959) - Hungarian painter, illustrator and set designer; representative of Post Secession Inscribed with ligated monogram in ink GB lower right; moreover, inscribed in white chalk, LA SOUPEUSE' [Dining Lady] Dimensions: 37.5 x 29 cm Mounted behind glass in ebonized Art Deco frame: 78 x 68 cm Good condition Provenance: Private collection, Germany Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The sheet is all round mounted under a mat and overall in good condition with slight water marks. The sheets dimensions are 37.5 x 29 cm, while the frame measures 37.5 x 29 cm. Gyula Batthyány (1887-1959) Born in Budapest, Gyula Batthyány studied at the HBK Budapest under the guidance of János Vaszary, then at the Academy in Munich, the Académie Julian in Paris, and in Florence. He is considered the founder of the artists' colony in Bicske. He painted under the influence of the upcoming salon style of Art Nouveau. He created portraits, landscapes, flower still lifes, and illustrations. His works often show dreamlike scenes with energetically moved organic shapes. Other hints can be found in the art of Honoré Daumier and El Greco, as well as in Surrealism and Art Deco. He gained notoriety in the 1920s with his stage and costume designs, featuring numerous Mannerist Boudoir scenes with sentimental and satirical elements. During the 1st half of the 20th century, Batthyány was regarded as Hungarys Rococo painter of modern times, who remained without successors. With his illustrations, he is considered one of the most excellent representatives of Post Secession alongside Arnold Gara. (cko) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
May. 30, 2016
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959)
Est: €3,225 - €4,838
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Fairy-tale Aquarelle, anilin, white-cover on paper 28,5x22,5 cm Not signed
Virág Judit Gallery
Apr. 28, 2016
Gyula Batthyány, Attr., La Soupeuse, Pastel Study, 1920s
Est: €2,200 - €2,860
Pastels on brownish wove paper Presumably France, 1920s Attributed Gyula Batthyány (1887-1959) - Hungarian painter, illustrator and set designer; representative of Post Secession Inscribed with ligated monogram in ink ‘GB’ lower right; moreover, inscribed in white chalk, ‘LA SOUPEUSE' [Dining Lady] Dimensions: 37.5 x 29 cm Mounted behind glass in ebonized Art Deco frame: 78 x 68 cm Good condition Provenance: Private collection, Germany Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The sheet is all round mounted under a mat and overall in good condition with slight water marks. The sheet’s dimensions are 37.5 x 29 cm, while the frame measures 37.5 x 29 cm. Gyula Batthyány (1887-1959) Born in Budapest, Gyula Batthyány studied at the HBK Budapest under the guidance of János Vaszary, then at the Academy in Munich, the Académie Julian in Paris, and in Florence. He is considered the founder of the artists' colony in Bicske. He painted under the influence of the upcoming salon style of Art Nouveau. He created portraits, landscapes, flower still lifes, and illustrations. His works often show dreamlike scenes with energetically moved organic shapes. Other hints can be found in the art of Honoré Daumier and El Greco, as well as in Surrealism and Art Deco. He gained notoriety in the 1920s with his stage and costume designs, featuring numerous Mannerist Boudoir scenes with sentimental and satirical elements. During the 1st half of the 20th century, Batthyány was regarded as Hungary’s ’Rococo painter of modern times’, who remained without successors. With his illustrations, he is considered one of the most excellent representatives of Post Secession alongside Arnold Gara. (cko) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Oct. 05, 2015
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Ladies at the ball
Est: €20,635 - €28,571
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Ladies at the ball Oil, aniline, aquarelle, paper on cardboard 59,5x43 cm Signed bottom right: Batthyány Starting Price 15,873 EUR
Virág Judit Gallery
May. 18, 2015
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Dalmatian coast, c.193
Est: €59,016 - €78,689
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Dalmatian coast, c.1933 Oil on canvas 70x100 cm Signed bottom left: Batthyány * PLEASE NOTE: Starting Bid EUR 32787
Virág Judit Gallery
May. 18, 2015
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Flirt Gouache, ink, an
Est: €1,639 - €2,295
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Flirt Gouache, ink, anilin on paper 31x27,5 cm Signed bottom right: Batthyány, Signed right in the middle: Flirt 1790 * PLEASE NOTE: Starting Bid EUR 656
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 13, 2014
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959), By the Well, c. 1933
Est: €32,787 - €49,180
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959), By the Well, c. 1933, Oil on canvas, 80x99,5 cm, Signed bottom left: töredékes szignó Starting Bid EUR 21311
Virág Judit Gallery
Oct. 19, 2014
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) - At the Fountain (Rhodes), around 1935
Est: Ft20,000,000 - Ft30,000,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) At the Fountain (Rhodes), around 1935 Oil on canvas 100,5x81 cm Signed above left: Batthyány Starting Price 14,000,000 Ft
Virág Judit Gallery
May. 19, 2014
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959)
Est: Ft600,000 - Ft800,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959), Ancient life, Anilin, ink on paper28x22 cm, Not signed, Inscription on the reverse: gróf Batthyány Gyula Régi élet PLEASE NOTE: STARTING PRICE HUF 350000
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 04, 2013
Gyula, gróf Batthyány (1887-1959) Ladies with Fruit Basket
Est: Ft14,400,000 - Ft18,900,000
Ladies with Fruit Basket without signature oil, canvas
Pintér Auctions
May. 13, 2013
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Oriental city, around 1933
Est: Ft12,000,000 - Ft18,000,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Oriental city, around 1933 Oil on canvas 93x111 cm Not signed Please Note: Starting Price HUF 6500000
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 16, 2012
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) - Banquet
Est: Ft12,000,000 - Ft15,000,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Banquet Oil on canvas 90,5x100,5 cm Signed above left: Batthyány Starting Price 6,500,000 HUF
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 16, 2012
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) - Noble Ladies
Est: Ft450,000 - Ft550,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Noble Ladies Anilin, ink on paper 24,5x35 cm Signed bottom right: Batthyány Starting Price 240,000 HUF
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 16, 2012
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) - Historical Scene
Est: Ft2,500,000 - Ft3,500,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Historical Scene Anilin, aquarelle, gouache on paper 87x61 cm Not signed Starting Price 1,600,000 HUF
Virág Judit Gallery
Oct. 19, 2012
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) - Farewell of the Landlord
Est: Ft220,000 - Ft400,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Farewell of the Landlord Aniline, ink on paper 33x24 cm Signed bottom left: A várúr búcsúja 1450, Signed bottom right: Batthyány Starting Price 100,000 HUF
Virág Judit Gallery
May. 18, 2011
GYULA BATTHYÁNY
Est: £25,000 - £35,000
GYULA BATTHYÁNY HUNGARIAN 1887 - 1959 THE ERRANT signed Batthyány lower centre oil on board 100 by 70cm., 39½ by 27¼in.
Sotheby's
Jun. 04, 2009
Gyula Batthyány (Budapest 1887-1959) Bildnis einer
Est: €8,000 - €14,000
Gyula Batthyány (Budapest 1887-1959) Bildnis einer Aristokratin, signiert Batthyány, Öl auf Leinwand, 81 x 65 cm, gerahmt, (PP)
Dorotheum
May. 18, 2009
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Prophecy
Est: - Ft1,200,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Prophecy
Virág Judit Gallery
May. 18, 2009
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Madonna with perls,
Est: - Ft950,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Madonna with perls, 1948
Virág Judit Gallery
May. 18, 2009
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Lady and her admirers,
Est: - Ft12,000,000
Batthyány Gyula (1887-1959) Lady and her admirers, around 1934
Virág Judit Gallery
Dec. 19, 2008
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Night in Florence, 1927
Est: - €31,250
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Night in Florence, 1927 64×100 cm Oil on wood Signed upper right: Batthyány Firenze 1927 Exhibited: - Mostra d'Arte Ungherese. Rome, Palazzo dell'Esposizione, May-June 1928. (4. Sera fiorentina) - Ungersk Konst. Stockholm, Liljevalchs Konsthall, 5-28. October 1928. (33. Fest)
Kieselbach
Dec. 19, 2008
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 On the Balcony (Spanish
Est: - €36,765
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 On the Balcony (Spanish Women on the Balcony), around 1934 100×70 cm Oil on cardboard Signed lower right: Batthyány Exhibited: Group exhibition of Count Gyula Batthyány, Szilárd Detre, Jen? Paizs-Goebel, Countess Irma Széchenyi and László Tóth B. painters and András Beck sculptor. Ernst Museum, February 1935. (47. Spanish Women on Balcony)
Kieselbach
Oct. 17, 2008
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Nymphs in the Forest,
Est: €192 - €31,250
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Nymphs in the Forest, 1930's 100×80 cm Oil, canvas Signed lower left: Batthyány
Kieselbach
Oct. 17, 2008
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Female Horse Rider 74×60
Est: €110 - €58,333
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Female Horse Rider 74×60 cm Oil, canvas Signed lower right: Batthyány
Kieselbach
Oct. 17, 2008
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Garden Party, 1925
Est: €81 - €75,000
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Garden Party, 1925 80×120 cm Oil, canvas Signed upper right: Batthyány 1925 On the reverse National Salon exhibition label
Kieselbach
May. 23, 2008
Batthyány Gyula: 1888 - 1959: Byzantium: 87×61 cm:
Est: €13,492 -
Batthyány Gyula: 1888 - 1959: Byzantium: 87×61 cm: oil on paper: not signed :
Kieselbach
May. 23, 2008
Batthyány Gyula: 1888 - 1959: Hands, looks: 100×70
Est: €25,794 -
Batthyány Gyula: 1888 - 1959: Hands, looks: 100×70 cm: oil on canvas: not signed :Reproduced: Molnos Péter: Batthyány
Kieselbach
May. 23, 2008
Batthyány Gyula: 1888 - 1959: Mondaine ladies in
Est: €63,492 -
Batthyány Gyula: 1888 - 1959: Mondaine ladies in white evening gowns, around 1930 : 100×69,5 cm: oil on cardboard: signed in the middle right: Batthyány:
Kieselbach
Dec. 14, 2007
Batthyany, Gyula (1888 - 1959) Flowers Starting
Est: -
Batthyany, Gyula (1888 - 1959) Flowers Starting price: 10.000.000 Ft
Kieselbach
Dec. 14, 2007
Batthyany, Gyula (1888 - 1959) Winter Landscape,
Est: -
Batthyany, Gyula (1888 - 1959) Winter Landscape, 1939 Starting price: 3.500.000 Ft
Kieselbach
Oct. 16, 2007
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Bunch of Flowers 78×69
Est: - €47,059
Batthyány Gyula 1888-1959 Bunch of Flowers 78×69 cm oil on canvas signed bottom right: BG
Kieselbach
Mar. 21, 2006
Gyula Graf Batthyány (Hungarian 1887-1959)
Est: -
Portrait of an elegant lady signed 'Batthyány' (lower right) oil on canvas 121 x 80 cm. (47 1/2 x 31 1/2 in.)
Bonhams
Mar. 21, 2004
BATTHYANY, Gyula, (Hungarian, 1887-1959)
Est: -
Modernist Floral still life, O/Pressed Board, 35 1/2'' x 23 5/8'', signed lower margin, Hungarian gallery label affixed verso, embossed white washed gilded molding, overall 40'' x 27 1/2''.
Burchard Galleries Inc