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Ernest Montaut

French · 1878–1909 · Painter, Printmaker

Ernest Montaut (1878–1909) was a French poster artist who died at an early age. He is credited with the invention of various artistic techniques, such as speed lines and… (Wikipedia)

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8lots offered2017–2025years recorded86%sold (6)$169Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ernest Montaut, Clement Bayard, posterClement BayardVan Sabben Poster Auctions · €2,400≈ $2,569≈ £2,031Sign up to see
  2. Ernest Montaut, Vertige, 1904, posterVertigeVan Sabben Poster Auctions · €480≈ $550≈ £406Sign up to see
  3. Ernest Montaut, Ferenc Szisz in his Renault Grand Prix of the A.C.F., 1906, poster, lithographFerenc Szisz in his Renault Grand Prix of the A.C.F.Van Sabben Poster Auctions · €147≈ $169≈ £125Sign up to see

Ernest Montaut’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Ernest Montaut between 2017 and 2025, of which 6 sold (86%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $141Sign up free to see to $2.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.6kSign up free to see for Clement Bayard at Van Sabben Poster Auctions in June 2024. The most common medium is lithographs (5 lots). Most results come from Van Sabben Poster Auctions (6), Batemans of Stamford (3) and Nadeau's Auction Gallery (1).

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  1. Ernest Montaut, 'En Visite- Le Levrier Et L'Hirondelle' Lithograph
    'En Visite- Le Levrier Et L'Hirondelle' LithographAfter the artist
    Batemans of Stamford · · Lot 231
    £30≈ $40≈ €35HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–View at Batemans of Stamford ↗
  2. Ernest Montaut, 'Un Match Moderne' Lihtograph
    'Un Match Moderne' LihtographAfter the artist
    Batemans of Stamford · · Lot 232
    £80≈ $106≈ €93HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–View at Batemans of Stamford ↗
  3. Ernest Montaut, And Marguerite Montaut (French, 1879-1936). "L'Alpe Domptee" Lithograph
    And Marguerite Montaut (French, 1879-1936). "L'Alpe Domptee" LithographAfter the artist
    Batemans of Stamford · · Lot 233
    £40≈ $53≈ €47HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–View at Batemans of Stamford ↗
  4. Ernest Montaut, Felice Nazzaro in his FIAT Grand Prix of the A.C.F. 1906, 1912, poster, lithograph
    Felice Nazzaro in his FIAT Grand Prix of the A.C.F. 1906, 1912
    Lithograph · Paper
    87,5x44,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 449
    €123≈ $141≈ £105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  5. Ernest Montaut, Voitures Rossel Montbéliard Dans la montagne, 1905, poster, lithograph
    Voitures Rossel Montbéliard Dans la montagne, 1905
    Lithograph · Paper
    85x41 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 450
    €123≈ $141≈ £105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  6. Ernest Montaut, Vincento Trucco in his Isotta-Fraschini Targa Florio, 1906, poster, lithograph
    Vincento Trucco in his Isotta-Fraschini Targa Florio, 1906
    Lithograph · Paper
    87x42,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 451
    €147≈ $169≈ £125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  7. Ernest Montaut, Ferenc Szisz in his Renault Grand Prix of the A.C.F., 1906, poster, lithograph
    Ferenc Szisz in his Renault Grand Prix of the A.C.F., 1906
    Lithograph · Paper
    87x43 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 452
    €147≈ $169≈ £125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  8. Ernest Montaut, Clement Bayard, poster
    Clement Bayard
    Print (other) · Paper
    120x160 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 989
    €2,400≈ $2,569≈ £2,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,500View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  9. Ernest Montaut, Vertige, 1904, poster
    Vertige, 1904
    Print (other) · Paper
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 872
    €480≈ $550≈ £406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–1,000View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  10. Ernest Montaut, En Reconnaissance, Hand colored lithograph
    En Reconnaissance
    Lithograph
    Sight: 29-1/4" x 15". Overall 33-1/2" x 19-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1287
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at James D. Julia ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Ernest Montaut that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Ernest Montaut prints (7)Ernest Montaut lithographs (5)

Ernest Montaut: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ernest Montaut at auction?

$2,569Sign up free to see, for Clement Bayard at Van Sabben Poster Auctions (June 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ernest Montaut?

The median sale price is $169Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ernest Montaut have sold at auction?

6 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2025. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Ernest Montaut?

Van Sabben Poster Auctions, Batemans of Stamford and Nadeau's Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Van Sabben Poster Auctions · Batemans of Stamford · Nadeau's Auction Gallery

About Ernest Montaut

Ernest Montaut (1878–1909) was a French poster artist who died at an early age. He is credited with the invention of various artistic techniques, such as speed lines and distorting perspective by foreshortening to create the impression of speed. These techniques are still in use.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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