Albert Mertz Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Albert Mertz Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 14, 2024
Albert Mertz (1920-1990): Figurkomposition. Politisk parafrase, 1965
Est: - kr10,000
Sign. AM 3-6-65. Gouache på karton. Bladmål: 23 x 30 cm.
Auktionshuset.com
Mar. 14, 2024
Albert Mertz (1920-1990): 'Rumligt Studie 2' Collage, 1978
Est: - kr9,000
Gouache på kartoncollage. Sign. og betitlet, Glænø 78 på bagsiden. Lysmål: 51 x 65
Auktionshuset.com
Dec. 06, 2023
MERTZ, Albert “Kid” (American, 1904-1988). A Group of Two P...
Est: $300 - $500
MERTZ, Albert “Kid” (American, 1904-1988). A Group of Two Painted Wooden Plaques and One Sculpture. [Ca. 20th century]. Paint on wood remnants. Unsigned. Two are hanging plaques with handmade wire hangers, one is a standing sculpture. Sizes range from 10 x 17 ½” to 3 ½ x 11 ½”. General wear (due to the nature of the wood pieces), some soiling. Plaques are titled, “He Who is Wr appedupinhimself makesa Small Pack Age” and “Hi TheBest Eraser is a Good Nites Sleep / The FirstLiar Don’tstandachance From Owl’s Roost”; the sculpture is titled “Diblemitthons Smark Larfreesh Cheeken / TheGreatestRemedy ForAngerisDelay–”. Mertz, a one-time prize fighter and autoworker, used his off-beat creations to decorate his humble home and tempt passing tourists to visit his remote property. Unusual textures in wood and paint inherent. Good condition.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Apr. 19, 2023
Albert "Kid" Mertz, Untitled
Est: $100 - $200
Albert "Kid" Mertz Untitled c. 1980 enamel, tacks, and marker on wood, wire 11 h x 13.5 w x 2.75 d in (28 x 34 x 7 cm) Provenance: Dean Jensen Gallery, Milwaukee | Acquired from the previous by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 09, 2022
Albert "Kid" Mertz (American, 1906-1988)
Est: $100 - $150
Albert "Kid" Mertz (American, 1906-1988), "A Sharp Tongue and a Dull Mind are Usually Found in the Same Head (I'll Cut if You Handle Me Right)", painted axe, unsigned, titled lower center and on reverse, h. 36 1/4 in., w. 10 in., d. 1 1/2 in. Provenance: Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL, 1990; Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsider and Contemporary Art Bill Fagaly, sold to benefit Prospect New Orleans' William A. Fagaly Memorial Fund for Social Impact. Exh.: "What a Wonderful World", Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 4 - Dec. 14, 2003. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 09, 2022
Albert "Kid" Mertz (American, 1906-1988)
Est: $100 - $150
Albert "Kid" Mertz (American, 1906-1988), "I Yam a Square Head I Yam Hi Hi", paint, wood and mixed media, unsigned, titled on face, "Carl Hammer Gallery" label with artist and title on reverse, h. 21 1/4 in., w. 19 5/8 in., d. 2 3/4 in. Provenance: Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL, 1990; Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsider and Contemporary Art Bill Fagaly, sold to benefit Prospect New Orleans' William A. Fagaly Memorial Fund for Social Impact. Ill.: Jensen, Dean. "The Picasso of Newaygo County." Michigan: The Magazine of the Detroit News. Mar. 25, 1984: p. 22. Exh.: "We Are Not Alone: Angels and Other Aliens", American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, MD, Oct. 1999 - Sept. 2000 and listed in the accompanying catalogue, p. 22; "What a Wonderful World", Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 4 - Dec. 14, 2003. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 17, 2020
MERTZ ALBERT
Est: €500 - €700
Composition. Acryl sur toile. Signé. 140 x 115 cm.
Galerie Athena
Nov. 24, 2020
Albert MERTZ (NE EN 1942) - SANS TITRE, 1991
Est: €70 - €100
Albert MERTZ (NE EN 1942) SANS TITRE, 1991 Eau forte et aquatinte sur papier Signée, datée et numérotée 13/40 76 x 53,5 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr
Jul. 07, 2020
ALBERT MERTZ (NE EN 1942) - SANS TITRE, 1991
Est: €70 - €100
ALBERT MERTZ (NE EN 1942) SANS TITRE, 1991 Eau forte et aquatinte sur papier Signée, datée et numérotée 13/40 76 x 53,5 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr
Nov. 13, 2018
Albert Mertz (1920-1991) - Composition with a yellow table and a black carpet. Signed and dated '
Est: €100 - €200
Albert Mertz (1920-1991) Composition with a yellow table and a black carpet. Signed and dated '85 lower right. Provenance: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 12 March 2006 (Sale AM1006), lot 148. Gemengde techniek 76 x 54,5 cm.
Vendu Rotterdam
Oct. 29, 2018
Albert "Kid" Mertz (1905-1988) 26 Painted Railroad Spikes, c. 1980
Est: $300 - $500
Albert "Kid" Mertz (American, 1905-1988) 26 Painted Railroad Spikes, c. 1980. Each size: 6.5'' x 1.5'' x .5'' (17 x 4 x 1 cm). Provenance: Ex. Margaret Robson Collection; Private Collection. Reference: https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/untitled-111123
Material Culture
Oct. 11, 2018
ALBERT MERTZ (1920 - 1990) Cinema. (Gent), Imschoot Uitgevers, (1988). In-8°. 22pp. One of the hardbound deluxe copies, this one being nr. 3. Signed in black marker. Orig. blue/ red linen, dus jacket. Absolute pristine copy.
Est: €100 - €150
ALBERT MERTZ (1920 - 1990) Cinema. (Gent), Imschoot Uitgevers, (1988). In-8°. 22pp. One of the hardbound deluxe copies, this one being nr. 3. Signed in black marker. Orig. blue/ red linen, dus jacket. Absolute pristine copy.
Bernaerts Auctioneers
May. 29, 2018
Albert Mertz (1920-1991) - Composition with a yellow table and a black carpet. Sig
Est: €300 - €600
Albert Mertz (1920-1991) Composition with a yellow table and a black carpet. Signed and dated '85 lower right. Provenance: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 12 March 2006 (Sale AM1006), lot 148. Gemengde techniek 76 x 54,5 cm.
Vendu Rotterdam
Jan. 19, 2018
ALBERT MERTZ (1905-1988) An assembled group of four signs paint and mixed m
Est: $400 - $800
ALBERT MERTZ (1905-1988) An assembled group of four signs paint and mixed media on wood and metal The largest 17 x 16 3/4 in.; the smallest 4 x 25 1/4 in. (4)
Christie's
Jan. 19, 2018
ALBERT MERTZ (1905-1988) An assembled group of four signs paint on wood and
Est: $400 - $800
ALBERT MERTZ (1905-1988) An assembled group of four signs paint on wood and metal The largest 66 x 13 1/4 in.; the smallest 9 3/4 x 17 in. (4)
Christie's
Apr. 30, 2017
Albert 'Kid' Mertz. Pair of Faces.
Est: $100 - $200
Albert 'Kid' Mertz. Pair of Faces. Paint on mixed media. Tallest is 8 w x 19h. Est. $100-200. Ship: $45The Smithsonian has a wonderful collection of Mertz' painted Railroad spikes and there was an exhibit of Mertz' work at Intuit in 2013 curated by Susann Craig and Marjorie Free. The following is the write up about the artist by Craig and Free: Albert "Kid" Mertz (1905-1988), a one-time prize fighter and autoworker, lived with his family in a small house in Lilley Township of Newaygo County, Michigan. Upon retirement, Mertz spent his days living off the land and creating signs often festooned with greetings, wacky sayings and comments. He used his off-beat creations to decorate his humble home and tempt passing tourists to visit his remote property. Mertzs manner and appearance has been affectionately described as resembling that of a leprechaun: engaging, friendly and often mischievous. These traits are also characteristic of the work he hung along the road and stored helter-skelter in his marvelous and highly personal environment. His unique painted constructions covered with backwoods philosophy often took cues from his visitors ("IYAMWHATIYAM") and the children who begged their parents to be taken home (IWANNAGOHOME).Today his images and signs remain emblematic reminders of a not too distant past, one geographically out of the mainstream and fast disappearing along with much of rural American life. Co-curated by Intuit Board Members Susann Craig and Marjorie Freed, this exhibit was the most comprehensive to date of his body of work.
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 30, 2017
Albert 'Kid' Mertz. I Dare You.
Est: $100 - $200
Albert 'Kid' Mertz. (Michigan, 1905-1988). I Dare You. Not signed or dated. Paint on found board. Great condition. 13 x 11. Est. $100-200. Ship: $35The Smithsonian has a wonderful collection of Mertz' painted Railroad spikes and there was an exhibit of Mertz' work at Intuit in 2013 curated by Susann Craig and Marjorie Free. The following is the write up about the artist by Craig and Free: Albert "Kid" Mertz (1905-1988), a one-time prize fighter and autoworker, lived with his family in a small house in Lilley Township of Newaygo County, Michigan. Upon retirement, Mertz spent his days living off the land and creating signs often festooned with greetings, wacky sayings and comments. He used his off-beat creations to decorate his humble home and tempt passing tourists to visit his remote property. Mertzs manner and appearance has been affectionately described as resembling that of a leprechaun: engaging, friendly and often mischievous. These traits are also characteristic of the work he hung along the road and stored helter-skelter in his marvelous and highly personal environment. His unique painted constructions covered with backwoods philosophy often took cues from his visitors ("IYAMWHATIYAM") and the children who begged their parents to be taken home (IWANNAGOHOME).Today his images and signs remain emblematic reminders of a not too distant past, one geographically out of the mainstream and fast disappearing along with much of rural American life. Co-curated by Intuit Board Members Susann Craig and Marjorie Freed, this exhibit was the most comprehensive to date of his body of work.
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Mar. 29, 2014
Albert MERTZ (1920-1991) Le gros tilleul Pastel
Est: €100 - €120
Albert MERTZ (1920-1991) Le gros tilleul Pastel sur papier, signé et titré en bas à gauche 25 x 33 cm
Louiza Auktion & Associés
Mar. 07, 2012
Albert Mertz: "Røde Vinkler". Signed and titled on the reverse. Oil on canvas. 50 x 50 cm.
Est: kr18,000 - kr21,600
"Røde Vinkler" (Red angles). Signed and titled on the reverse. Oil on canvas. 50 x 50 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Mar. 07, 2012
Albert Mertz: Two compositions. Unsigned. Gouache on cardboard laid down on board. Sheet size 49,5 x 49,5 cm. (2)
Est: kr25,000 - kr30,000
Two compositions. Unsigned. Gouache on cardboard laid down on board. Sheet size 49,5 x 49,5 cm. (2)
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Dec. 07, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Magiske Natkasser" (Magic Night Boxes). Signed on the reverse A. Mertz Paris 65. Oil on canvas. 81 x 117 cm.
Est: kr25,000 - kr30,000
"Magiske Natkasser" (Magic Night Boxes). Signed on the reverse A. Mertz Paris 65. Oil on canvas. 81 x 117 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Dec. 07, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Hund og bold" (Sputnik). Signed on the reverse Albert Mertz, Næstvedgade 25 St. Oil on board. 61 x 74 cm.
Est: kr15,000 - kr18,000
"Hund og bold" (Sputnik). Signed on the reverse Albert Mertz, Næstvedgade 25 St. Oil on board. 61 x 74 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Jul. 07, 2011
Xavier Puigmartí, Montserrat Riu, Albert Mertz, Lluis Claramunt y otros Varios temas Siete técnicas mixtas sobre lienzo
Est: €200 -
Xavier Puigmartí, Montserrat Riu, Albert Mertz, Lluis Claramunt y otros Varios temas Siete técnicas mixtas sobre lienzo En el reverso firmadas, algunas fechadas y tituladas. Procedencia: Galería Dau al Set, Barcelona. El mayor: 146x114 cm
Balclis
Jul. 07, 2011
Albert Mertz, Miquel Forrellat, Lidia Porcar, Jordi Santacreu y otro Varios temas Seis técnicas mixtas sobre lienzo
Est: €400 -
Albert Mertz, Miquel Forrellat, Lidia Porcar, Jordi Santacreu y otro Varios temas Seis técnicas mixtas sobre lienzo En el reverso firmadas y fechada. El mayor: 162 x130 cm. Procedencia: Galería Dau al Set, Barcelona
Balclis
Jul. 07, 2011
Albert Mertz “Sphnitt” Acrílico y carbón sobre lienzo
Est: €1,200 -
Albert Mertz "Sphnitt" Acrílico y carbón sobre lienzo Firmado con iniciales y fechado en 1988. En el reverso titulado y localizado en Palma. Procedencia: Galería Dau al Set, Barcelona 146x114 cm
Balclis
Jul. 07, 2011
Albert Mertz Díptico “Oedipus” Acrílico y carbón sobre lienzo
Est: €900 -
Albert Mertz Díptico "Oedipus" Acrílico y carbón sobre lienzo En el reverso firmado y una etiqueta de la galería Dau al Set lo fecha 1988. Exposiciones: "A. Mertz - J. Gainon" Mayo 1990. Procedencia: Galería Dau al Set, Barcelona 162x130 cm
Balclis
Jul. 07, 2011
Albert Mertz, Evaristo Vallès, y Agenjo Varios temas Tres técnicas varias
Est: €250 -
Albert Mertz, Evaristo Vallès, y Agenjo Varios temas Tres técnicas varias Firmados y fechados. Procedencia: Galería Dau al Set, Barcelona 94x173 cm. aprox el mayor
Balclis
Jun. 08, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Lille mand hvad nu", 1984. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Oil on board. 160 x 34 cm.
Est: kr30,000 - kr36,000
"Lille mand hvad nu" (Now what, little man), 1984. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Oil on board. 160 x 34 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
May. 24, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Blegrøde piger" (Pale red girls).
Est: kr2,000 - kr3,000
Albert Mertz: "Blegrøde piger" (Pale red girls). Signed AM 2-6-61; titled on the reverse. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 30 x 44 cm. Unframed.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
May. 24, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Signalmand nr. II" (Signal Man no.
Est: kr2,000 - kr3,000
Albert Mertz: "Signalmand nr. II" (Signal Man no. II), 1965. Signed AM 7-1-65; signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 24 x 32 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
May. 10, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Teatret i rummet". Signed AM 21-2
Est: - kr2,000
Albert Mertz: "Teatret i rummet". Signed AM 21-2 63; signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 30 x 22 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
May. 10, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Det røde fangehul". Signed AM 20-2
Est: - kr2,000
Albert Mertz: "Det røde fangehul". Signed AM 20-2 63; signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 30 x 22 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
May. 10, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Blomsterjomfruen". Signed AM 21-8
Est: - kr2,000
Albert Mertz: "Blomsterjomfruen". Signed AM 21-8 64; signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Indian ink and gouache on paper. Visible size 31 x 22,5 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
May. 10, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Natmand", 1985. Signed and dated on
Est: - kr2,000
Albert Mertz: "Natmand", 1985. Signed and dated on the reverse. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 30 x 39,5 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
May. 10, 2011
Albert Mertz: "Til Danmarks fineste kunstsamler
Est: - kr1,500
Albert Mertz: "Til Danmarks fineste kunstsamler fra A. Mertz". Crayon on paper. Visible size 29 x 20 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Feb. 15, 2011
Albert Mertz : "Højt spil i Saratoga". Signed AM
Est: - kr3,000
Albert Mertz : "Højt spil i Saratoga". Signed AM 24-2-64. Gouache on paper. 24 x 32 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Nov. 09, 2010
Albert Mertz: Composition. Signed A.M. 12-11-60.
Est: €805 - €1,050
Albert Mertz: Composition. Signed A.M. 12-11-60. Gouache and collage on paper. Sheet size 37 x 52 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Oct. 05, 2010
Albert Mertz: "Fru Rød og Fru Blå" (Mrs Red and Mrs Blue), 1983. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Gouache and collage on paper.
Est: kr8,000 - kr10,000
"Fru Rød og Fru Blå" (Mrs Red and Mrs Blue), 1983. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Gouache and collage on paper. Sheet size 29,5 x 42,5 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Oct. 05, 2010
Albert Mertz: Two compositions. Both signed. Gouache and collage on paper. (2)
Est: kr8,000 - kr10,000
"Den blegrøde handske" (The pale red glove). Signed AM, 27-10 62. Gouache on offset print. Visible size 30 x 21 cm."Mælk er sundt" (Milk is healthy). Signed AM, 28-8-62. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 28 x 22 cm. (2)
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Oct. 05, 2010
Albert Mertz: "Høj hat i flyvende fart" (Flying high hat). Signed AM 22-8-63. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 26,5 x 35 cm.
Est: kr8,000 - kr9,600
"Høj hat i flyvende fart" (Flying high hat). Signed AM 22-8-63. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 26,5 x 35 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Aug. 24, 2010
Albert Mertz: Blaat. Signed Mertz 54, titel on the
Est: €270 - €405
Albert Mertz: Blaat. Signed Mertz 54, titel on the reverse. Oil on plate. 53 x 23,5 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Mar. 09, 2010
Albert Mertz: Sixteen drawings executed in the 1960's. Mostly signed. Indian ink and collage. Different sizes 21 x 17 cm to 30 x 22 cm. All unframed. (16)
Est: kr25,000 - kr30,000
Sixteen drawings executed in the 1960's. Mostly signed. Indian ink and collage on paper. Different sizes c. 21 x 17 cm to 30 x 22 cm. All unframed. (16)
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Mar. 09, 2010
Albert Mertz: Fourteen drawings executed in the 1960's. Mostly signed. Indian ink/collage on paper. Different sizes c. 21 x 17 cm to 30 x 22 cm. Unframed. (14)
Est: kr25,000 - kr30,000
Fourteen drawings executed in the 1960's. Mostly signed. Indian ink and collage on paper. Different sizes c. 21 x 17 cm to 30 x 22 cm. All unframed. (14)
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Feb. 09, 2010
Albert Mertz: "Urtekræmmer billede", 1959. Signed,
Est: €1,050 - €1,350
Albert Mertz: "Urtekræmmer billede", 1959. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas. 65 x 45 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Oct. 27, 2009
Albert Mertz: "Opstilling med kinesisk" (Still
Est: €535 - €805
Albert Mertz: "Opstilling med kinesisk" (Still Life with Chinese), 1956. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas. 30 x 37 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Sep. 08, 2009
Albert Mertz: "Fra Ismejeriet" (From the dairy).
Est: - €805
Albert Mertz: "Fra Ismejeriet" (From the dairy). Signed AM 5-12-61. Gouache on paper. Sheet size 33 x 43 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Aug. 18, 2009
Albert Mertz: "Farfar" (Grandfather). Signed AM
Est: - €805
Albert Mertz: "Farfar" (Grandfather). Signed AM 9-2-60. Oil on canvas. 54 x 33 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Jul. 07, 2009
Albert Mertz: "Farfar" (Grandfather). Signed AM
Est: - €805
Albert Mertz: "Farfar" (Grandfather). Signed AM 9-2-60. Oil on canvas. 54 x 33 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers