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Marcel Vertès Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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).
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Creator: Marcel Vertès
Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955
Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955

Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marcel Vertès (1895-1961) Beautiful plate "Centaur" in ceramic, oval shape. Vallauris, France, circa 1955.  

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1950s French Vintage Marcel Vertès Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955
Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marcel Vertès serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Vertès serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Gilbert Valentin, Gilbert Portanier, and Ljuba Naumovitch. Prices for Marcel Vertès serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 $3,450.