Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

Hungarian, 1895-1961

Emmanuel Marcel Vertès, born Vértes Marcell in Újpest (Hungary) on 10 August 1895 and died in Paris 16th arrondissement on 31 October 1961, was a Hungarian-born French painter, engraver, illustrator and costume and film designer. After studying with Ferenczy at the Beaux-Arts in Budapest, Marcel Vertès produced political posters during the First World War. Going into exile at the end of the hostilities, like his comrades Mihály Bíró and Róbert Berény, he studied at the Académie Julian in Paris. He made a name for himself in France in the mid-1920s, particularly for his lithographs and illustrations. He published L'heure exquise, a series of erotic engravings, followed by Le pays à mon goût. His favourite subjects were the circus, balls and brothels. His real fame came with an album of lithographs entitled Dancings. Among the works he illustrated were Chéri and La Vagabonde by Colette, L'Europe galante by Paul Morand and Le Cirque by Ramón Gómez de la Serna, published by gallery owners Madeleine and Pierre Trémois. He was associated with the Hungarian cartoonist Alex Szekely. In the 1930s, he also worked for fashion magazines such as the English edition of Vogue, the American rival Harper's Bazaar and the Gazette du Bon Ton. An engraver, watercolourist and costume designer, this artist also collaborated with Elsa Schiaparelli on numerous occasions, including advertising campaigns for perfumes, the creation of fabrics and even a portrait of the couturier. Mobilised at the start of the war, he was demobilised the following year and left for Biarritz. After passing through Spain, he returned to New York with his wife shortly afterwards and settled in 57th Street, continuing his collaborations and illustrations with the fashion world. In the early 1950s, Marcel Vertès enjoyed a high profile in artistic circles, justified by a talent often described as exceptional. His drawings were characterised by a great economy of line and colour, and he also produced illustrations in black and white. It was during this period that he worked on John Huston's Moulin Rouge as costume designer and set designer. He won two Oscars for this film. He moved back to Paris in the late 1950s and died there in 1961. He is buried in the Père-Lachaise cemetery (90th division).

Creator: Marcel Vertès

Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955

$3,812

Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marcel Vertès (1895-1961) Beautiful plate in ceramic, oval shape. Signed. Vallauris, France, Tapis vert manufacture circa 1955.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Marcel Vertès Beautiful Ceramic Dish to the Horse, circa 1950

$2,620

Marcel Vertès Beautiful Ceramic Dish to the Horse, circa 1950

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful ceramic dish depicting a horse, Vallauris, tapis vert manufacture, circa 1950, signed, in excellent condition.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Marcel Vertès Ceramic Plate Tete De Femme, Signed, Edit 8/100, Vallauris, 1950s

$2,084

Marcel Vertès Ceramic Plate Tete De Femme, Signed, Edit 8/100, Vallauris, 1950s

By Marcel Vertès, Tapis Vert

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Large glazed ceramic plate 'Tete de Femme' created by Marcel Vertès for Tapis Vert, Vallauris, France, in the 1950s. Signed 'Vertes' and numbered 8 of 100. The inner circle with fac...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Charger by Marcel Vertès

$3,250

Colorful Ceramic Charger by Marcel Vertès

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Montreal, QC

Colorful glazed ceramic charger, " Nude in a still life" "Tapis Vert" by Marcel Vertès,. Signed "Vertès" , Edition du "Tapis Vert" , piece originale .

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1950s French Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1950s by Gilbert Portanier Vallauris France Glazed Ceramic Vase

$2,382

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in

1950s by Gilbert Portanier Vallauris France Glazed Ceramic Vase

By Gilbert Portanier

Located in Brescia, IT

Glazed ceramic Excellent condition. "Portanier" signed.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large French Mid Century Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Signed

$1,700

H 4.93 in Dm 16.74 in

Large French Mid Century Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Signed

By Apt

Located in Miami, FL

Large French Mid Century Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Signed Stunning ceramic or mixed earths piece was made by combining clay slips of light and dark bro...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s

$4,765

H 1.97 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in

Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s

By Georges Jouve

Located in Paris, FR

Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches " La pomme " signed Jouve & apollon mark on back in deep enamel. White cracked enamel with a turquoise/green/pink apple Measures: 17 cm ...

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1950s Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

$549

H 4.02 in Dm 8.19 in

Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware bowl with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Impressed wit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

French Majolica Fish Dish Circa 1950

$240

H 1.3 in W 8.3 in D 4 in

French Majolica Fish Dish Circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Candy Dish by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s

$1,085Sale Price|40% Off

H 4.34 in Dm 7.09 in

Vintage Italian Ceramic Candy Dish by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s

By Guido Gambone

Located in London, GB

Vintage Italian decorative ceramic candy dish attributed to Guido Gambone (circa 1950s). A flying saucer shaped dish with cover is painted with alte...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Jean Lurcat Ceramic Plate, c1955, France

$2,203

H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in

Jean Lurcat Ceramic Plate, c1955, France

By Jean Lurçat

Located in London, GB

Jean Lurçat 1892-1966 Plate - Red & White – White Siren c1955 Inscribed ''Dessin J. Lurçat Sant Vicens. verso Hand-painted glazed ceramic 25 cm diameter

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled t...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Ceramic Plate by Etienne Daniel, Vallauris, France - 1950s - Era Picault

$655

H 2.17 in W 14.97 in D 11.42 in

French Ceramic Plate by Etienne Daniel, Vallauris, France - 1950s - Era Picault

By Robert Picault

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

French Ceramic Plate By Etienne Daniel. Signed. Vallauris, France - 1950s Large dish enamelled in white, green and brown tones adorned with stylized t...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl, 1950s

$905Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.96 in Dm 7.09 in

Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in orange, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Moorish Plate 1950s

$450

H 1 in Dm 10 in

Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Moorish Plate 1950s

By Iznik Pottery

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design. This is an intricately, hand painted Moorish plate that was made in Turkey. Turkey is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicolored. It has a beautifully hand painted geometrical Moorish design in burgundy, yellow, turquoise, light and dark blue. An Islamic ceramic...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Madoura Picador circa 1952

$6,000

H 1.75 in Dm 6 in

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Madoura Picador circa 1952

By Madoura, Pablo Picasso

Located in Chicago, IL

Editions Picasso Madoura Picador round dish. Picasso had been using the image of the Picador in his artworks throughout his career. The theme of bullfighting has been one of his mo...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Previously Available Items

Marcel Vertes Beautiful Ceramic Dish to the Prancing Horse, circa 1950

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H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

Marcel Vertes Beautiful Ceramic Dish to the Prancing Horse, circa 1950

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful ceramic dish by Marcel Vertes, Vallauris Tapis Vert Manufacture, circa 1950, signed, in perfect condition.

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1950s French Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Marcel Vertes Gorgeous Vase in Ceramic, French, circa 1950

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H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Marcel Vertes Gorgeous Vase in Ceramic, French, circa 1950

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Femme au fichu Vase in ceramic, Vallauris, by Marcel Vertès (1895-1961) Signed and numbered, circa 1950.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Marcel Vertès decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Vertès decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcel Vertès decorative objects, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Marcel Vertès were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Les 2 Potiers, Jean Linard, and Mado Jolain. Prices for Marcel Vertès decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,922 and can go as high as $3,458, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,450.