Marcel Vertès Pottery

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

$2,059

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 Pottery

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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 Pottery

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Earthenware

Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s

$1,176

H 3.55 in Dm 13 in

Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Vallauris Hand-Made Faience Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950s An absolutely stunning large ceramic fruit bowl or centerpiece, featuring an intricate sculptural body in rich o...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Pottery

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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 Pottery

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

$1,171

H 2.96 in Dm 6.89 in

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in yellow, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...

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

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Ceramic, Majolica

Sculptural Vallauris Ceramic Vide-Poche, Fat Lava Glaze, France, 1950s

$483

H 3.55 in Dm 7.49 in

Sculptural Vallauris Ceramic Vide-Poche, Fat Lava Glaze, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Beautiful Sculptural Vallauris Ceramic Vide-Poche, 1950s A striking sculptural ceramic vide-poche (trinket dish) from Vallauris, South France, dating to the 1950s. This handmade pie...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Pottery

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Majolica

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

$749

H 3.43 in Dm 11.82 in

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

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and 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. Imp...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Marcel Vertès Pottery

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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

$894Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.15 in Dm 7.29 in

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

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Pottery

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Ceramic, Majolica

Midcentury French Ceramic Vase from Vallauris, Signed

$575

H 11.75 in Dm 6.5 in

Midcentury French Ceramic Vase from Vallauris, Signed

Located in Miami, FL

This dazzling glazed ceramic vase was handcrafted in Vallauris, France, circa 1950-1959. The primary grey and white colors are truly beautiful. It can enhance any shelf, table,...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery

Vallauris Unglazed Fat Lava Ceramic Flower Shaped Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

$1,297

H 2.76 in Dm 7.29 in

Vallauris Unglazed Fat Lava Ceramic Flower Shaped Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in unglazed fat lava ceramic. Beautiful fat lava ceramic flower shaped bowl in white and brown ceramic with turquoise green, orange and ye...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Pottery

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Ceramic, Majolica

Ceramic Dish/decorative plate with Face Signed by Jean Lurçat 1950s

$1,883

H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in

Ceramic Dish/decorative plate with Face Signed by Jean Lurçat 1950s

By Jean Lurçat

Located in Paris, FR

Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) French painter, ceramicist and tapestry creator Signed back : Dessin J.Lurçat, Sant Vicens - circa 1950. Thick white & black enamel plate Diameter 21 cm

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1950s Vintage Marcel Vertès Pottery

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Ceramic

Jean Gerbino Vallauris Mosaic Ceramic Bowl, France, 1950s

$340

H 0.99 in Dm 3.75 in

Jean Gerbino Vallauris Mosaic Ceramic Bowl, France, 1950s

By Jean Gerbino

Located in Glasgow, GB

A small mosaic ceramic bowl by Jean Gerbino, handcrafted in Vallauris, France, circa 1950s. This finely executed piece demonstrates Gerbino’s signature terre mêlée technique, in whi...

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

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Ceramic

Japanese Shoji Hamada Inspired Bamboo Studio Plate

$763

H 0.79 in Dm 10.34 in

Japanese Shoji Hamada Inspired Bamboo Studio Plate

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish vintage Japanese studio pottery plate decorated with a bamboo design possibly by Shoji Hamada and certainly inspired by him. The wax res...

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20th Century Japanese Modern Marcel Vertès Pottery

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Pottery

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Marcel Vertès pottery 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 pottery, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original pottery 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 pottery by and Pablo Picasso. Prices for Marcel Vertès pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,922 and can go as high as $1,922, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,922.

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