Marcel Vertès Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Marcel Vertès Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 27, 2025
Marcel Vertes, French 1858-1941, Le Cirque
Est: $300 - $500
Marcel Vertes French, 1858-1941 Le Cirque portfolio of 14 lithographs Monaco: Les Livres Merveilleux, 1949; ed. 123/250; comprising the title page, tirage, introduction by Jean Cocteau, the complete set of 14 lithographs, each signed and numbered in pencil, and the original cardboard case
Abell Auction
Oct. 10, 2024
MARCEL VERTES SIGNED INDIA INK AND WASH C. 1940
Est: $100 - $200
Marcel Vertes (French, 1895-1961). 'On Vous Compare a Raphael', india ink and wash, signed 'vertes' to LR. Framed. Provenance: From a New York City Estate. Approximate dimensions: sight h. 23", w. 27.25"; frame h. 24.25", w. 28.75", d. 0.75".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 07, 2024
LTD FRENCH PORTRAIT LITHOGRAPH BY MARCEL VERTES
Est: $100 - $150
Marcel Vertes, Hungarian, French, American, 1895 to 1961, a limited edition color lithograph on paper depicting a portrait of a lady. Signed in pencil, lower right. Numbered in pencil, lower left. Framed. Marcel Vertes was a French costume designer and illustrator of Hungarian Jewish origins. He won two Academy Awards, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design, for his work on the 1952 film Moulin Rouge.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 29, 2023
Marcel Vertes - Horse Rider, Elvira, Mother + Child
Est: $300 - $400
3 color lithographs by Marcel Vertes. Horse Rider: Editioned lower left, signed lower right. Elvira: Editioned lower left, signed lower right. Mother + Child: Editioned lower left, signed lower right.
Kiechel Auction
Jun. 12, 2023
MARCEL VERTES CIRCUS EQUESTRIENNE HARLEQUIN PRINT
Est: $400 - $500
MARCEL VERTES CIRCUS EQUESTRIENNE HARLEQUIN 1940-1949 SERIGRAPH PRINT ON PAPER FRAMED -EDITION 56 / 250 -32" X 27" TO FRAME -21.5" X 16.5" TO ART WINDOW -PRE OWNED CONDITION, MINOR FOXING -DP2223
DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions
Apr. 30, 2023
The Stronger Sex As Seen By Marcel Vertes, The Hyperion Press, 1941
Est: $80 - $120
Title: The Stronger Sex Subject: Eros Type: Book Materials: Paper, boards Markings & Inscriptions: Numbered Date: 1941 Author: Text by Janet Flanner Maker: The Hyperion Press Description: A large-format book with tipped in color plates of women by Marcel Vertes, numbered 815 of 1750. Dimensions: 18.25" x 14.25"
Hoch LTD.
Apr. 10, 2023
MARCEL VERTES CIRCUS EQUESTRIENNE HARLEQUIN PRINT
Est: $400 - $500
MARCEL VERTES CIRCUS EQUESTRIENNE HARLEQUIN 1940-1949 SERIGRAPH PRINT ON PAPER FRAMED -EDITION 56 / 250 -32" X 27" TO FRAME -21.5" X 16.5" TO ART WINDOW
DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions
Mar. 05, 2023
Marcel Vertes, Untitled, Framed Print on Paper
Est: $50 - $60
Vertes, Untitled, Framed Print on Paper. A woman in a fancy hat, reads from the note she's holding. This piece is framed in off-white and rust matting and a gold, ornate frame. It is signed in the upper right and is in good condition. Hungarian Artist
Oakwood Auctions
Mar. 05, 2023
Marcel Vertes, Untitled, Framed Print on Paper
Est: $50 - $60
Vertes, Untitled, Framed Print on Paper. A woman checks her teeth for makeup while the hairstylist combs her hair. This piece is framed in off-white and pink matting and a gold, ornate frame. It is signed in the lower right and is in good condition. Hungarian Artist
Oakwood Auctions
Mar. 10, 2022
MARCEL VERTÈS Femme assise sur un balcon, vue sur la Seine.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
MARCEL VERTÈS Femme assise sur un balcon, vue sur la Seine. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. 500x650 mm; 19 3/4x25 3/4 inches. Signed in oil, upper left recto. Provenance: Private collection, Chicago. Vertès (1895-1961) was a French costume designer and illustrator of Hungarian-Jewish origins. He won two Academy Awards (Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design) for his work on the 1952 film Moulin Rouge. Vertès is also responsible for the murals in the Café Carlyle in the Carlyle Hotel, New York, and for those in the Peacock Alley in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 12, 2020
SCHNEIDER; VERTES: Two Circus-Themned Works
Est: $600 - $800
Marcel Vertes 1858-1941) "Emmett Kelly in the Ring", gouache on paper, unframed, signed lower left. Purchased at Swan Auction Galleries, 2005 [19 x 22 inches] and a color screenprint by George Schneider (1904-1977) titled "Ringmaster", circa 1954, unframed [26 x 17 1/2 inches]. In good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 29, 2020
MARCEL VERTES (French, 1865-1961) Untitled c.1927 lithograph 7/300
Est: $600 - $800
MARCEL VERTES (French, 1865-1961) Untitled c.1927 lithograph 7/300 editioned and signed upon image 37 x 56cm
Leonard Joel
Mar. 02, 2020
Marcel Vertes. Signed Drawing With Watercolor
Est: $50 - $1,000
Signed and from a Westchester storage .
Clarke Auction Gallery
Mar. 02, 2020
Marcel Vertes. 2 Signed Drawings
Est: $50 - $1,000
Both signed and from a Westchester storage.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Dec. 10, 2019
Marcell Vértes: Two girls in parisian park
Est: Ft600,000 - Ft700,000
Marcell Vértes (1895-1961): Two girls in parisian park; oil on canvas; 46 x 60,5 cm; Signed right below: Vértes ; Signed on the backside: deux filles sur l'avenu du pari
Bodo Gallery and Auction House
Jun. 14, 2019
MARCEL VERTES, New York/Hungary, 1865-1961, Two romantic mixed media sketches on paper: , Largest framed 27" x 22".
Est: $400 - $600
MARCEL VERTES New York/Hungary, 1865-1961 Two romantic mixed media sketches on paper: 1) A woman with flowers in her hair. Signed in pencil lower right "Vertes". Harper's Bazar [ sic] stamp on mat. Marked verso "December number 126 10-18-40". 16" x 18.25". 2) A woman holding a flower while standing with three horses. Signed in pencil lower right "Vertes". 22" x 17.5". Largest framed 27" x 22".
Eldred's
May. 25, 2019
Marcel VERTES - édition Tapis vert - Vallauris, vers 1948 Rare vase en céramique émaillée
Est: €400 - €600
Marcel VERTES - édition Tapis vert - Vallauris, vers 1948 Rare vase en céramique émaillée à décor d’un visage de femme peint dans les tons noir et saumon. Signé et numéroté. 22 x 15 cm * Vendu sur désignation
Carvajal SVV
May. 25, 2019
Marcel VERTES - édition Tapis vert - Vallauris, vers 1948 Important plat en céramique émaillée
Est: €600 - €800
Marcel VERTES - édition Tapis vert - Vallauris, vers 1948 Important plat en céramique émaillée à décor d’un visage de femme peint dans les tons noir, saumon, pistache et vert. Signé et numéroté. D : 41 cm * Vendu sur désignation
Carvajal SVV
Apr. 03, 2019
VERTES MARCEL, Girls lithographie signée par Marcel Vertès
Est: €400 - €800
VERTES MARCEL, Girls lithographie signée par Marcel Vertès, Lithographie signée / Vintage Signed lithograph, FEMMES / WOMEN, 'Intitulé Imp. , vers 1950
Artprecium
Feb. 16, 2019
MARCEL VERTES, New York/Hungary, 1865-1961, Two romantic mixed media sketches on paper: , Largest framed 27" x 22".
Est: $400 - $600
MARCEL VERTES New York/Hungary, 1865-1961 Two romantic mixed media sketches on paper: 1) A woman with flowers in her hair. Signed in pencil lower right "Vertes". Harper's Bazar [ sic] stamp on mat. Marked verso "December number 126 10-18-40". 16" x 18.25". 2) A woman holding a flower while standing with three horses. Signed in pencil lower right "Vertes". 22" x 17.5". Largest framed 27" x 22".
Eldred's
Dec. 10, 2018
Vértes Marcell: By the window, 1950
Est: Ft800,000 - Ft900,000
Vértes Marcell (1895-1961): By the window, 1950, oil on canvas, 70 x 50 cm, signed right above: Vértes 950
Bodo Gallery and Auction House
Apr. 26, 2018
Marcel Vertes - Girl on Donkey
Est: $125 - $175
"Girl on Donkey" by Marcel Vertes, Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 17.25 x 22 inches, with an image size of 12 x 16 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Jan. 16, 2018
Marcel Vertes - La Course Equestre - SIGNED
Est: $250 - $350
"La Course Equestre" by Marcel Vertes, Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 16.25 x 18.75 inches, with an image size of 14 x 16.5 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age. Additional details: Hand colored and signed in pencil by Vertes. Printed on Arches paper. Frame marks visible in border.
DUMBO Auctions
Jan. 06, 2018
MARCELL VERTES SIGNED HAND DRAWING ON PAPER
Est: $300 - $500
Marcell Vertes (French) black ink hand drawing depicting mother and child on paper. Measures 11" height by 8" width plus 3" mat and frame. From: Estate of Jaques Francais, President of Rare Violins Incorporated, 140 West 57th street, Ny,Ny 10019
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Dec. 18, 2017
Walk in the Park (Twins)
Est: Ft1,000,000 - Ft2,000,000
signed lower right: Vértes
Kieselbach
Sep. 16, 2017
MARCEL VERTES 1950'S COLLECTION OF 17 FRAMED POSTCARDS FROM PARIS DEPICTING FAMOUS PEOPLE AS CHILDREN:
Est: -
COLLECTION OF 17 FRAMED POSTCARDS FROM PARIS DEPICTING FAMOUS PEOPLE AS CHILDREN: MR. JOHN (6 MOS.), JEAN COCTEAU (2 YR), GEO BERNARD SHAW (12 YR), DWIGHT EISENHOWER (1 YR), PICASSO (8 YR), TALLULAH BANKHEAD (4 YR), GEN. CHAS. DEGAULLE (9 YR), ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (6 YR), GYPSY ROSE LEE (4 YR), FRED FREDERICS (8 YR), VERTES (5 YR), ELSA SCHIAPARELLI (7 YR), JEAN PAUL SAZTRE (11 YR), GRETA GARBO (7 YR), BERNARD BARUCH (14 YR), DUKE & DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (11 YR), WINSTON CHURCHILL (1 YR), ALBERT EINSTEIN (8 YR), COLETTE (6 YR)
Auctions & Services Unlimited
Sep. 09, 2017
Marcel Vertes original lithograph 4 of 250 " Mothe
Est: $800 - $1,600
Marcel Vertes original lithograph 4 of 250 " Mother Breast Feeding". Highly desirable image measures 19" x 16" Artist Signed in the plate. Beautiful custom framing and double matting. Estimated more than 50 yrs. old. Fine Art.(Photos Represent The Lot Condition, Pangaea Auctions)
Pangaea Auctions
Oct. 28, 2016
VERTES MARCEL Vertès Galerie Granoff 1963
Est: €200 - €400
VERTES MARCEL Vertès Galerie Granoff 1963 Imp. Moderne du Lion Paris 1 Affiche Non-Entoilée / Vintage Poster on Paper not lined T.B.E. A - plis / folds Garantie Original & Ancienne, pas de reproductions vendues dans cette vente aux enchères / Guaranteed Original & Vintage, No Reproductions sold in this auction
Artprecium
Sep. 14, 2016
ORIG 1920s French Film Actress SIMONE FREVALLES Poster
Est: $100 - $600
Artist: Vertés, Marcel 1895 - 1962. Simone Frevalles. Technique: Lithograph 1922. Size: 49.2 x 33.4 in. (125 x 85 cm). Printer: Henry Bataille, Rouen. Condition Details: (B+/A-) was folded, small tears and minor staining / browning at the edges and folds. Estimate: 600. Starting Bid: 100.
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 14, 2016
Marcel VERTES (1895-1961) - Monsieur dort, Madame le déplore - gouache signée en haut à gauche - 34,5 x 34,5 cm
Est: €300 - €400
Marcel VERTES (1895-1961) - Mister is sleeping, Madame is deploring the fact- Gouache signed upper left - 34,5 x 34,5 cm
Expertisez Enchères
Aug. 29, 2016
Vertès Galerie Granoff 1963
Est: €200 - €400
Vertès Galerie Granoff 1963 VERTES MARCEL Imp. Moderne du Lion Paris 1 Affiche Non-Entoilée / Vintage Poster on Paper not lined T.B.E. A - plis / folds 65 x 50 cm
Artprecium
Aug. 07, 2016
Marcel Vertès; 3 Original Pencil Drawings, 1 Litho
Est: $200 - $300
Marcel Vertès (French, 18951961); 3 Original Pencil Drawings and one original litho for the 12 lithographic portfolio of "Maisons" Paris, 1924, a trial pull lithograph of a voyeur, 2 drawings of "Voyeurs," 1 drawing with female nude at bed & man in chair. Each stamped, "Marcel Vertes, Maisons Paris 1924" and "Maurice Exsteens, Succession Pellet." Good condition. Height 11 3/4 inches (30.2 cm.). X width 9 1/8 inches (23.5 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Jul. 18, 2016
Marcel Vertes - La Course Equestre - SIGNED
Est: $525 - $775
"La Course Equestre" by Marcel Vertes, Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 16.25 x 18.75 inches, with an image size of 14 x 16.5 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age. Additional details: Hand colored and signed in pencil by Vertes. Printed on Arches paper. Frame marks visible in border.
DUMBO Auctions
Jun. 11, 2016
Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) 1941 lithograph on laid pap
Est: $300 - $600
Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) 1941 lithograph on laid paper, signature in the stone, Circus Performers, signed lower right in pencil 4 of 250, Age toning, minor imperfections outside of printed image. One of His most sought after images from the Circus series. SIZE: see attached ruler photo. Photos are part of the description representing the condition report and can be used for authentication prior to the sale date. Pangaea Auctions urges Bidder's to view all attached photos in detail.
Pangaea Auctions
May. 25, 2016
Marcel Vertes Girl w Yellow Hat Portrait Painting
Est: $500 - $700
Signed Marcel Vertes (1895-1961 Hungary / New York) watercolor on paper portrait painting. Features a young girl with curly brown hair and a bright yellow hat. Signed upper right. Vertes is known for romantic figure painting. He won an Academy Award (Oscar) for his work on Moulin Rouge (1954). Image measures 10 3/4" x 8" Frame measures 21 3/4" x 18" Good condition with mild toning. Mild storage related wear to frame. In House Shipping $85 Plus Insurance.
Hill Auction Gallery
May. 21, 2016
MARCEL VERTES EROTIC LITHOGRAPH 5/25
Est: $30 - $50
Marcel Vertes erotic lithograph pencil signed and numbered 5/25. Measures 14" (36cm) height by 11" (28cm) width plus 3" (8cm) mat and frame.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
May. 18, 2016
MARCEL VERTES (1895-1961)
Est: €300 - €400
MARCEL VERTES (1895-1961) Dancing. Paire de lithographies en couleurs. 37 x 55 cm.
Leclere - Maison de ventes
Apr. 23, 2016
Vertès, Marcel: Le Cirque. 14 Lithographies. Présenté par Jean Cocteau
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Vertès, (Marcel). Le Cirque. 14 Lithographies. Présenté par Jean Cocteau. 4 Bl. Text und 14 Blatt signierte Original-Farblithographien von Marcel Vertès. 52,5 x 39 cm. Lose Blatt in OLeinen-Mappe (etwas lädiert) mit montierter Original-Farblithographie auf dem Vorderdeckel (minimal fleckig, leicht abgegriffen). Monaco, Les livres merveilleux, 1949. Monod 11154 (ungenau). – Eines von 100 nummerierten Exemplaren "réservés à la France" (Gesamtauflage: 250, alle auf vélin de Hollande). Vertès (1895 Budapest - 1961 New York), eigentlich Mechaniker, kam 1925 nach Paris und machte sich rasch einen Namen als einer der wichtigsten Künstler der Szene in der Nachfolge von Forain und Toulouse-Lautrec. Seine Kunst und seine Motive entsprachen dem Zeitgeist der "Wilden Zwanziger". Vor allem widmete er sich der Darstellung von Szenen aus Zirkus und Kabarett. – Sehr gutes, frisches Exemplar.
Bassenge Auctions
Apr. 10, 2016
Marcel Vertes Circus Girl with Horses
Est: $350 - $500
Art,Print,Lithograph,Marcel Vertes Circus Girl with Horses,Original title at lower right corner illegible. Limited edition 168/250,20H_16W,26H_22W
East Coast Fine Arts
Apr. 10, 2016
MarcelVertes Circus Woman with Horses
Est: $350 - $500
Art,Print,Lithograph,MarcelVertes Circus Woman with Horses,Original title "Circus Family". Limited edition 170/250,20H_16W,26H_22W
East Coast Fine Arts
Apr. 08, 2016
Marcel Vertes, 1895 Budapest - 1961 New York
Est: -
KOSTÜMSTUDIE Aquarell und Gouache auf Karton. 34,5 x 26 cm. Auf einer Seite rechts unten und rechts oben signiert. Rückseitig Zollstempel. Ungerahmt. Doppelseitig bemalter Karton mit jeweils einer Kostümstudie. Ränder und Ecken best., kleine Nadellöcher, Karton etwas vergilbt. (10400126) (12)
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Mar. 15, 2016
dessin au feutre brun de Marcel VERTES (1895-1961) "Trois personnages" sbd
Est: CHF100 - CHF200
dessin au feutre brun de Marcel VERTES (1895-1961) "Trois personnages" sbd 57x42 cm Paintings Tableaux - Encadrés
Dogny Auction
Mar. 06, 2016
Etching by Vertes
Est: $100 - $150
Marcel Vertes, b. 1895 Hungary. "Une petite fille nue t'en souviens-tu", one of 12 Vertes illustrations on papier vert for "Ombre de mon Amour", a book of poetry written by Guillaume Apollinaire, 1956. Edition of 152. 11" x 8.75". Framed and matted, 20.5" x 17".
Gallery 95 Auctions
Mar. 05, 2016
Marcel Vertes Signed Oil on Canvas, "Swan Family"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Marcel Vertes (Hungarian/ American (New York), 1895-1961). "Swan Family", oil on canvas, signed lower right. Impressionist painting depicting two adult white swans at right floating on blue water with a small brown cygnet, or baby swan, swimming before them at left, the loosely handled background with touches of vivid orange and green on the blue ground. Verso of frame with various paper label fragments including one with pencil signature "Vertes", likely by the artist's hand. Verso of stretcher with paper label hand inscribed "VERTES/ SWAN FAMILY", and label from Arthur Lenars & Cie Transports International, 22 Rue de Paradis, Paris. Framed approximately 37.375" x 42.25". Unframed approximately 27.5" x 38.25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Feb. 25, 2016
Vertes Cheval de Cirque Poster
Est: $125 - $175
Artist Name: Vertes, Marcel Title: Cheval de Cirque Medium: Offset Lithograph Edition Size: Unknown Year: Unknown Paper Size: 24.75 x 19 inches Image Size: 18.5 x 13.5 inches Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age Notes: Lithograph published by Daniel Jacomet, Editeur Paris / France.
DUMBO Auctions
Feb. 18, 2016
Marcel Vertes (Hungarian, 1895 - 1961)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
70"T x 66"WRomantic female figures. Gouache on paper laid on board, signed on far right panel, center. A three paneled wooden screen, gouache on paper laid on board. Depicting two whimsical ladies in an outdoor setting; a female figure on the left panel painting a seminude young woman delicately holding together a grey and yellow fabric draped around her body on the right panel, with leaves and twigs in her long blonde hair. Figures are surrounded by smiling flowers, birds, and a fawn with a kerchief around its neck. Center panel is of the canvas with a branch used as the artist's easel, a white bird resting at top. Overall rust-colored ground. Each panel measures 70" x 22", hinged on verso; verso painted a creamy ivory color. Online Bidding and additional information at AspireAuctions.com
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
Feb. 16, 2016
Marcel Vertes, "Les Trois Enfants" lithograph
Est: $100 - $150
19.25"h x 23.25"w (sight)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jan. 24, 2016
MARCEL VERTES (FRENCH 1895-1961) LITHOGRAPH, SIGNED, EDITION OF 200. SHEET 22 1/4 X 17 1/2"
Est: $100 - $200
MARCEL VERTES (FRENCH 1895-1961) LITHOGRAPH, SIGNED, EDITION OF 200. SHEET 22 1/4 X 17 1/2"
William J Jenack Auctioneers