Marcel Vertès Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1895–1961

Marcel Vertès watercolors have appeared at auction 9 times in ArtSell’s records between 2019 and 2026; 8 sold, a sell-through rate of 89%. Across 8 sales with a published price, the typical result was $80Sign up free to see to $435Sign up free to see (median $137Sign up free to see). Projet, Elegantes et cupidons holds the top price on file: $1.3kSign up free to see at Pescheteau-Badin (December 2019). The houses with the most results are Capsule Auctions (2), Bonhams (2) and Kapandji Morhange (1).

€1,200≈ $1,329≈ £1,009Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumProjet, Elegantes et cupidonsPescheteau-Badin20199auction results2019–2026years recorded89%sold$137Sign up free to seemedian price

Marcel Vertès watercolors: key figures

Auction results: 9
Sold rate: 89%
Active at auction: 2019–2026
Median price: $137Sign up free to see
Record price: $1.3kSign up free to see Projet, Elegantes et cupidons, Pescheteau-Badin, Dec 2019

Top auction houses: Capsule Auctions (2), Bonhams (2), Kapandji Morhange (1)

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All watercolors results

14 juillet
Watercolor
37 x 28 cm
Ader · Jul 1, 2026 · Lot 11
€65≈ $74≈ £56Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40–60View at Ader ↗
Ballerine
Watercolor
72 x 53 cm
Gros & Delettrez · Feb 11, 2026 · Lot 17
€330≈ $393≈ £287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10–20View at Gros & Delettrez ↗
Portrait de dame
Watercolor
37,5 x 25 cm
Drouot Estimations · Oct 1, 2025 · Lot 22
€70≈ $82≈ £61Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–100View at Drouot Estimations ↗
Femme enlaçant une enfant
Watercolor
21 x 13 cm
Kapandji Morhange · Mar 7, 2025 · Lot 98
€80≈ $87≈ £67Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–120View at Kapandji Morhange ↗
Two women; a couple in a rowboat (two works)
Watercolor · Paper
18 x 14in (45.7 x 35.6cm); 20 x 26in (50.8 x 66.0cm)
Bonhams · Jan 30, 2025 · Lot 240
$563≈ £453≈ €541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
Two Women; A Couple in a Rowboat (Two Works)
Watercolor · Paper
18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm); 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66.0 cm)
Bonhams · Oct 24, 2024 · Lot 266
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
Untitled (Reclining woman)
Watercolor · Paper
9 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches
Capsule Auctions · Oct 28, 2021 · Lot 72
$188≈ £137≈ €162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
Untitled (Reclining woman)
Watercolor · Paper
9 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches
Capsule Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 100
$26≈ £20≈ €22Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
Projet, Elegantes et cupidons
Watercolor · Board
37 x 29 cm
Pescheteau-Badin · Dec 10, 2019 · Lot 52
€1,200≈ $1,329≈ £1,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–100View at Pescheteau-Badin ↗