Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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

Original Marcel Vertes Large-Scale Gouache of Lily Pons

$10,000

Original Marcel Vertes Large-Scale Gouache of Lily Pons

By Marcel Vertès

Located in New York, NY

An original artwork by Marcel Vertes for a poster of Lily Pons (1898-1976) the famous coloratura soprano for a concert at Carnegie hall. The medium is gouach...

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1950s North American Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Giltwood, Paint

Custom Framed Lithograph by Marcel Vertes, Signed and Numbered

$2,500

Custom Framed Lithograph by Marcel Vertes, Signed and Numbered

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a beautiful custom-framed lithograph by Hungarian-born French artist, Marcel Vertes, entitled "Circus Queens". The piece is signed, Vertes, in the lower right corner and numbered, "30/50" in the lower left corner. The image itself measures 23" high x 16" wide. The frame is a 2" thick 2 toned framed, black and a subtle cerused-like grey. It was originally sold through the Vincent Price...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Poster Art Deco-vertès-simone Frévalles-actress-pearls, 1922

$1,718

Original Poster Art Deco-vertès-simone Frévalles-actress-pearls, 1922

By Marcel Vertès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Poster Art Deco-Vertès-Simone Frévalles-Actress-Pearls, 1922 Additional details: Materials and techniques: colour lithography on paper...

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20th Century French Art Deco Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Paper

Marcel Vertes Poodle with Flowers Painting

$3,800

Marcel Vertes Poodle with Flowers Painting

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Water Mill, NY

Impressionistic tempera painting of a still life with dog and flowers in a vintage giltwood frame by listed artist Marcel Vertes (1895-1961.)

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1940s French Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Watercolor

Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.13 in W 33.63 in D 1.13 in

Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed

By Henri Martin

Located in Miami, FL

A very colorful lithograph professionally framed, signed. This interesting work of art is attributed to Bernard Gatner. Will enhance any space. Measures: 26 1/8" H x 33 5/8" W x 1...

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20th Century French Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Paper

Parker Elwood Panttila "Poodle with Sunflowers" Acrylic Portrait Still Life

$2,200

H 36.75 in W 31 in D 0.75 in

Parker Elwood Panttila "Poodle with Sunflowers" Acrylic Portrait Still Life

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Parker Elwood "Woody" Panttila (1924 - 2002, Brooklyn, NY USA) poodle living room vignette including a ceramic urn with sunflowers, a fuchsia drape backdrop and multi-colored rug. Pa...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Paint

Alberto Giacometti Framed Black and White Limited Lithograph "Annette", 1964

$1,245

H 25.5 in W 23 in D 1.5 in

Alberto Giacometti Framed Black and White Limited Lithograph "Annette", 1964

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful sketched lithograph by famed Swiss artists/sculptor Alberto Giacometti. The lithograph was printed in Paris by Mourlot Freres in 1964 and was issued in an edition of ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Paper

Lithographs by Josef Albers from Formulation and Articulation

$1,500 / set

H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.5 in

Lithographs by Josef Albers from Formulation and Articulation

By Josef Albers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Josef Albers abstract lithographs from Formulation and Articulation, published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, and Ives Sillman Inc., New Haven, circa 1972. These works are from P...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Henry Pearson Large Scale Pop Art Lithograph 196/200, 1960s

$1,960Sale Price|30% Off

H 47.75 in W 47.75 in D 1.13 in

Henry Pearson Large Scale Pop Art Lithograph 196/200, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Large scale Pop Art lithograph with chrome and glass frame by Henry Pearson. Signed on bottom right and sealed on bottom left. #196/200.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Metal

Cy Twombly Framed Abstract Gaeta Lithographs Group of 8

$3,500 / set

H 14.25 in W 12.75 in D 0.5 in

Cy Twombly Framed Abstract Gaeta Lithographs Group of 8

By Cy Twombly

Located in Atlanta, GA

Group of Eight Abstract Photolithographs on Vellum by Cy Twombly, from the limited edition "Gaeta" portfolio produced by Hine Editions, San Francisco, CA, circa 1987. They have been ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Oil Painting Vietnamese Woman with Flowers

$550Sale Price|35% Off

H 28.75 in W 22.75 in D 1.25 in

Oil Painting Vietnamese Woman with Flowers

Located in Fulton, CA

A figurative painting of two Vietnamese woman admiring a bouquet of flowers. Retaining original frame. Artist signature lower right is undecipherable. A charming painting reflecting ...

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Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Large-Scale Contemporary Queer Figurative Oil Painting, Scotland, 2025

$4,711

H 63 in W 63 in D 1.19 in

Large-Scale Contemporary Queer Figurative Oil Painting, Scotland, 2025

Located in Glasgow, GB

The Immaculate Defection is a large-scale contemporary oil on canvas painting by Steven E Robertson, created in 2025. Through a rich combination of figurative imagery, symbolic motif...

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2010s British Post-Modern Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Softwood, Paint

Vintage Hand Embroidered Poodle

$1,250

H 15.75 in W 19.75 in D 3.25 in

Vintage Hand Embroidered Poodle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming mid-century 3D mixed media art piece captures the playful elegance of the iconic 1950s poodle trend. Meticulously handcrafted, the figure features wonderfully textured ...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood

Original 1930s French Art Deco Poster by Fabrice Mory

$1,250

H 42.5 in W 28 in D 0.5 in

Original 1930s French Art Deco Poster by Fabrice Mory

Located in Atlanta, GA

Original 1930s French Art Deco poster, artwork by Fabrice Mory, published by Chaix, France, circa 1935. This is a vintage original on linen and has been professionally framed under g...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Linen, Glass, Wood

Original Vintage Sport Poster Football Spain Valencia Barcelona Art Deco

$740

H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Sport Poster Football Spain Valencia Barcelona Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Original vintage sport poster for a football match at the Mestalla Stadium featuring a dynamic design depicting two players mid jump in Real Madrid and Valencia FC purple and green t...

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1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Signed Abstract Oil On Canvas, Green /Red C.1972

$2,495

H 40 in W 40 in D 1 in

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Signed Abstract Oil On Canvas, Green /Red C.1972

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Modern art is wonderful for updating any decor! This is a large scale modern abstract signed oil painting completed by Scottish American born Ni...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Previously Available Items

1960's Framed Original Litho Poster by French Artist Marcel Vertes

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H 26.75 in W 17.75 in D 1 in

1960's Framed Original Litho Poster by French Artist Marcel Vertes

By Marcel Vertès

Located in San Diego, CA

Original exhibition Poster from French artist Marcel Vertes from Galerie 65, nicely framed in very good and clean condition not faded.

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

Vertes Etching, Signed

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H 13.75 in W 9.75 in D 0.94 in

Vertes Etching, Signed

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Sharon, CT

Signed etching of an embracing couple. Unframed. Plate size 9 7/8" x 7 3/4", paper size 13 3/4" x 9 3/4".

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Paper

Series of Circus Girl Lithographs by Marcel Vertes

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H 27 in W 24 in D 2 in

Series of Circus Girl Lithographs by Marcel Vertes

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Sold individually, these are four in a series of lithographic prints, by Hungarian born French artist, Marcel Vertes. Each feature a charming equestrian ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Paper, Wood

Series of Circus Girl Lithographs by Marcel Vertes

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H 26.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in

Series of Circus Girl Lithographs by Marcel Vertes

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Four lithographic prints, sold individually, by Hungarian born French artist, Marcel Vertes. Each are part of a series, featuring a charming equestrian and/ or circus scene. They hav...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

Custom Framed Lithograph by Marcel Vertes

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H 33 in W 26.875 in

Custom Framed Lithograph by Marcel Vertes

By Marcel Vertès

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Charming custom-framed lithograph of two dancers by Hungarian-born French artist Marcel Vertes, signed and numbered 173/220. The image itself measures 24...

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1950s French Vintage Marcel Vertès Wall Decorations

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Wood

Marcel Vertès wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Vertès wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcel Vertès wall decorations, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Marcel Vertès were created in the modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by Jean Prouvé, Gaston Goor, and Mourlot Frères. Prices for Marcel Vertès wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,625 and can go as high as $10,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,150.