Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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

$3,777

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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955

$3,777

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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

1950s by Gilbert Portanier Vallauris France Glazed Ceramic Vase

$2,363

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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970

$1,062

H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970

By Jacques Innocenti

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A ceramic pitcher by Jacques Innocenti to Vallauris. Perfect original conditions. Handwritten signature under the base "Innocenti Vallauris", circa 1960.

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Ceramic

Robert Picault Vallauris Ceramic Two-Handled Cup, France circa 1960

$500

H 2.37 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in

Robert Picault Vallauris Ceramic Two-Handled Cup, France circa 1960

By Robert Picault

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Charming French ceramic two-handled cup created by Robert Picault in Vallauris, South of France, circa 1960. This distinctive piece features the celebrated ceramicist’s instantly rec...

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Enamel

Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Wall Plate Trompe L'oeil Seafood Motif

$1,003

H 1.78 in Dm 11.03 in

Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Wall Plate Trompe L'oeil Seafood Motif

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Majolica glazed ceramic trompe l'oeil plate attributed to Vallauris. France, 1960s. This large plate has a black background and a colorful trompe l'oeil decoration comp...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

$1,240 / set

H 5.52 in Dm 3.55 in

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

By Le Grand Chêne 1, Ljuba Naumovitch

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron Exceptional set of three plates decorated with women's faces. Emblematic creations of Ljuba Naumovitch in the Atelier Grand Chêne...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Enamel

Vintage French Vallauris Ceramic Plate with Geometric Pattern by Antoine Fazio

$150

H 0.75 in Dm 8.5 in

Vintage French Vallauris Ceramic Plate with Geometric Pattern by Antoine Fazio

By Robert Picault, Vallauris

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Modernist decorative ceramic dish/plate by Antoine Fazio (Vallauris, France, ca. 1950s). Attractive colors present - teal, white, orange, and brown (similar palette employed b...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Ceramic

Jean Lurcat Ceramic Plate, c1955, France

$2,183

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 Ceramics

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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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

Jean Lurcat Ceramic Plate – Ochre – Combatant c1955, France

$1,947

H 8.47 in Dm 8.47 in

Jean Lurcat Ceramic Plate – Ochre – Combatant c1955, France

By Jean Lurçat

Located in London, GB

Jean Lurçat 1892-1966 Combatant c1955 Plate – Ochre – Glazed Ceramic, 21.5 cm diameter Inscribed "Dessin J. Lurçat, Sant Vicens" on verso

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Face Plate by Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris France, 1950s

$1,800

H 18 in W 18 in D 3 in

Large Ceramic Face Plate by Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris France, 1950s

By Gilbert Valentin

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Gilbert Valentin, France 1928-2000 Les Archanges charger Vallauris France 1950s Signed on the underside, as pictured. Measuring 18" diameter. In very good condition. Gilbert Valen...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic plate by Roger Capron Vallauris depicting an interior or theater scene

$2,124

H 1.78 in Dm 7.88 in

Ceramic plate by Roger Capron Vallauris depicting an interior or theater scene

By Roger Capron

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Rare ceramic plate by Roger Capron depicting an interior or theater scene, black-on-white enamel. Roger Capron (1922–2006) was a renowned French ceramist celebrated for his signific...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Ceramic

Robert Picault Hand-Painted Decorative Ceramic Platter, Vallauris Circa 1960

$470

H 1.19 in Dm 11.62 in

Robert Picault Hand-Painted Decorative Ceramic Platter, Vallauris Circa 1960

By Robert Picault

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This striking hand-painted enamel faience plate was created by celebrated Vallauris ceramic artist Robert Picault during the second half of the 20th century. Signed “RP Vallauris” on...

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Marcel Vertès Ceramics

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Enamel

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Marcel Vertes Beautiful Plate in Ceramic, Vallauris, circa 1955

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H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in

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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcel Vertès ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Vertès ceramics 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 ceramics, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics 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 ceramics by Roger Capron, Pol Chambost, and Jacques Blin. Prices for Marcel Vertès ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,450 and can go as high as $3,458, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,454.