Noël Fontanet Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Noël Fontanet Art Value Price Guide

May. 09, 2024
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982). FÊTE ROMANDE ET INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE. 1927. 27½x19½ inches, 69¾x49½ cm. F. Renaud, Geneva.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982) FÊTE ROMANDE ET INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE. 1927. 27½x19½ inches, 69¾x49½ cm. F. Renaud, Geneva. Condition A-: minor replaced losses at edges; slight time-staining in margins; minor creases in margins and image. Fontanet was the most prominent and successful artist of the Geneva school of graphic designers. Contrary to the Swiss artists from Basel and Zurich, the Geneva school was largely inspired by French Art Deco. Fontanet was also the director of the Societe Generale d'Affichage, a large outdoor advertising company that also provided artwork for their clients.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 29, 2024
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982). 7ME. SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'AUTOMOBILE ET DU CYCLE. 1930. 50¼x35 inches, 127½x89 cm. "Sonor" S.A., Geneva
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982) 7ME. SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'AUTOMOBILE ET DU CYCLE. 1930. 50¼x35 inches, 127½x89 cm. "Sonor" S.A., Geneva. Condition B / B-: replaced and overpainted upper section of poster, including margin; small loss at bottom right edge; repaired tears at edges; creases, restoration, staining and water staining in margins and image; small pin holes in corners. Mounted on paper. Fontanet was the most prominent and successful artist of the Geneva school of graphic designers. Contrary to the Swiss artists from Basel and Zurich, the Geneva school was largely inspired by French Art Deco. Fontanet was also the director of the Societe Generale d'Affichage, a large outdoor advertising company which also provided artwork for their clients. Here, he cleverly evokes Mercury's winged helmet using the front end of a speeding car adding the essence of style and elegance via the use of metallic gold ink.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 28, 2023
Original 1940s World War II Poster FONTANET
Est: $500 - $700
Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982 Engagez-vous pour la Bataille des Champs Lithograph 1943 25.5 x 18.5 in. (65 x 47 cm) Printer: E. Figuiere, Geneve Condition Details: (A-) was folded horiz., on linen, minor edge tears, minimal staining#France #World War II
PosterConnection Inc.
May. 18, 2023
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982). GRAND PRIX DE SUISSE / GENÈVE. 1938. 39½x25¼ inches, 100¼x64 cm. Sonor, Geneva.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982) GRAND PRIX DE SUISSE / GENÈVE. 1938. 39 1/2x25 1/4 inches, 100 1/4x64 cm. Sonor, Geneva. Condition A-: minor repaired tears in margins; minor creases and speckling in margins and image. "While it matches the signature red-and-black color palette of his other two designs for the Swiss motorcycle Grand Prix . . . this composition isn't about rolling movement but rather comprises a single visual punch, a stamp in shallow relief meant to represent the race" (Crouse p. 185). Fontanet was the most prominent and successful artist of the Geneva school of graphic designers. Contrary to the Swiss artists from Basel and Zurich, the Geneva school was largely inspired by French Art Deco. Fontanet was also the director of the Societe Generale d'Affichage, a large outdoor advertising company which also provided artwork for their clients. Rare. Crouse p. 185.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 09, 2023
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982). 7ME. SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'AUTOMOBILE ET DU CYCLE. 1930. 50¼x35 inches, 127½x89 cm. "Sonor" S.A., Genev
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982) 7ME. SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'AUTOMOBILE ET DU CYCLE. 1930. 50 1/4x35 inches, 127 1/2x89 cm. "Sonor" S.A., Geneva. Condition B / B-: replaced and overpainted upper section of poster, including margin; small loss at bottom right edge; repaired tears at edges; creases, restoration, staining and water staining in margins and image; small pin holes in corners. Mounted on paper. Fontanet was the most prominent and successful artist of the Geneva school of graphic designers. Contrary to the Swiss artists from Basel and Zurich, the Geneva school was largely inspired by French Art Deco. Fontanet was also the director of the Societe Generale d'Affichage, a large outdoor advertising company which also provided artwork for their clients. Here, he cleverly evokes Mercury's winged helmet using the front end of a speeding car adding the essence of style and elegance via the use of metallic gold ink.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 06, 2022
20TH C. POSTERS - NOEL FONTANET & UNKNOWN ARTIST
Est: $250 - $350
Noel Fontanet, Swiss, 1898-1982, Lora Der Feinschmecker, 1954, poster along with Unknown artist, Krisit, putzt alles,1928, left printed by A.Trub & Cie, Aarau, right Henkel & Cie A.G. Basel (company of production)
Litchfield Auctions
Nov. 13, 2022
Fête des Fleurs / Genève. 1930.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) SIZE: 35 x 50 3/8 in./89 x 128 cm PRINTER: Affiches “Sonor,” Genève DESCRIPTION: Dating back to 1830, the annual Geneva festival took place each June around the harbor. By the 1940s, the summer parade blossomed into a full-fledged spectacle with concerts and open-air balls, processions, flower parades, costume contests, cabaret performances, and a grand fireworks display. Fontanet commemorates a century of celebrations with a sweet couple being showered with flowers. (Art Deco; Swiss)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 05, 2022
Funny Original 1940s Swiss Cheese Poster FONTANET
Est: $600 - $900
Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982 Negerli Spezial Lithograph 1945 50.7 x 35.4 in. (129 x 90 cm) Printer: Steiger, Berne Condition Details: (A) on linen, minimal creasing#Switzerland #Food & Beverages #Cheese #Black Interest
PosterConnection Inc.
Jul. 17, 2021
Poster by Noël Fontanet - Lait Guigoz
Est: €320 - €700
Lait Guigoz - 90x128, ca. 1930, on linen by Noël Fontanet (1898-1982)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
May. 06, 2021
FONTANET, NOËL: "7.me Salon Automobile Genève 21 au 30 mars 1930".
Est: CHF400 - CHF600
FONTANET, NOËL (1898 Genève 1982) : "7.me Salon Automobile Genève 21 au 30 mars 1930"; Farblithografie; 70x50 cm (BG); im Stein sig. u.l., bez. "Atar"
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Mar. 14, 2021
Grand Prix des Nations. 1946.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) SIZE: 25 1/2 x 38 7/8 in./64.7 x 98.8 cm PRINTER: Altar, Genève DESCRIPTION: In this rip-roaring design, the red race car seemingly rattles right out of the frame. "The number on the radiator betokens more than the order of starting positions. It is a symbol of the coming of age of the sport... a child of the technical-industrial age" (Plakat Schweiz, p. 140). Fontanet produced a number of Grand Prix posters (including one for the Grand Prix de Suisse motorcycle race the same year). This may be the most vivid of them all. (Modern; Automobiles; German & Swiss)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 06, 2021
Poster by Noël Fontanet - Cachet Faivre Grippe Fieber Kopfweh Schmerzen
Est: €220 - €500
Cachet Faivre Grippe Fieber Kopfweh Schmerzen - 89x127, 1941, on linen by Noël Fontanet (1898-1982)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Oct. 12, 2020
Original Vintage 1930s Swiss Snow-Boots Poster Ilco
Est: $300 - $500
Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982. Ilco Import Snow-Boots. Lithograph ca. 1935. Printer: Sonor, Genève. Condition Details: (A-/B+) on Japan, small tears and minimal creasing and staining at the edges
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 26, 2020
Original Vintage 1930s Swiss Snow-Boots Poster Ilco
Est: $300 - $500
Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982. Ilco Import Snow-Boots. Lithograph ca. 1935. Printer: Sonor, Genève. Condition Details: (A-/B+) on Japan, small tears and minimal creasing and staining at the edges
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 01, 2020
Poster by Noël Fontanet - Jutoline La Reine des Pastilles
Est: €280 - €500
Jutoline La Reine des Pastilles - 70,5x100, ca. 1935, on linen, on cardboard by Noël Fontanet (1898-1982)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
May. 03, 2018
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982). MORGAFARIN - EIN SOYAPRODUKT. Circa 1934. 50x36 inches, 127x91 cm. Atar, Geneva.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
NOËL FONTANET (1898-1982) MORGAFARIN - EIN SOYAPRODUKT. Circa 1934. 50 1/4x36 inches, 127 1/2x91 1/2 cm. Atar, Geneva. Condition B+: repaired tears and overpainting in margins, some slightly into image. Fontanet was the most prominent and successful artist of the Geneva school of graphic designers. Contrasting with the Swiss artists from Basel and Zürich, the Geneva school was largely inspired by French Art Deco. Fontanet was also the director of the Société Génerale d'Affichage, a large outdoor advertising company which also provided artwork for their clients.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 29, 2017
Funny Original 1940s Swiss Cheese Poster FONTANET
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982. Negerli Spezial. Technique: Lithograph 1945. Size: 50.7 x 35.4 in. (129 x 90 cm). Printer: Steiger, Berne. Condition Details: (A) on linen, minimal creasing. Estimate: $500. Reserve / Starting Price: $300.
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 11, 2017
Noël FONTANET (1898-1982) Rare projet original pour l''affiche du 7ème Salon International de l''Automobile et du Cycle de Genève, 19.
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Noël FONTANET (1898-1982) Rare projet original pour l''affiche du 7ème Salon International de l''Automobile et du Cycle de Genève, 1930 Crayon et fusain Signé en bas à droite. Encadré 69 x 51,5 cm. (27 1/4 x 20 1/4 in.) Rare original project for the 1930 Salon International de l''Automobile et du Cycle de Genève, pencil and charcoal, signed bottom right. Framed Noël Fontanet était l''artiste le plus reconnu et le plus talentueux de l''école Genevoise, école fortement inspirée par l''Art Déco français. Il était également directeur de la Société Générale d''Affichage. Le dessin de l''affiche du Salon de Genève de 1930 est typique du style Art Déco évoquant une tête de Mercure dont le casque ailé est formé de l''avant d''une élégante automobile. Noël Fontanet was the most successful artist of the Geneva school of graphic designers. The design for the 1930 Salon de Genève poster is clearly in Art Déco style, evoking Mercury''s winged helmet with the front of an elegant automobile.
Artcurial
Oct. 15, 2016
Funny Original 1940s Swiss Cheese Poster FONTANET
Est: $460 - $800
Artist: Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982. Negerli Spezial. Technique: Lithograph 1945. Size: 50.7 x 35.4 in. (129 x 90 cm). Printer: Steiger, Berne.
PosterConnection Inc.
May. 07, 2016
STUNNING Original 1930s Art Deco Swiss Poster FONTANET
Est: $1,200 - $2,000
Artist: Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982. Morgafarin. Technique: Lithograph 1935. Size: 50.3 x 35.4 in. (128 x 90 cm). Printer: Atar, Geneve. Condition Details: (A-/B+) was folded horiz., on linen, small tears and minimal creasing and staining at the lower left edge, minimal dirt at the upper horiz. fold. Estimate: 2000. Starting Bid: 1200.
PosterConnection Inc.
Jan. 19, 2016
Noel Fontanet (Swiss, 1898-1982), lithographic poster, Morgafarine, 26-1/8" x 19" sight, 33-1/8" x 25-3/4" overall, minor creasing a...
Est: $800 - $1,600
Noel Fontanet (Swiss, 1898-1982), lithographic poster, Morgafarine, 26-1/8" x 19" sight, 33-1/8" x 25-3/4" overall, minor creasing and tear to upper margin
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 07, 2015
Great Original Swiss Poster Snow-Boots 1930s
Est: $240 - $400
Fontanet, Noel 1898 - 1982. Ilco Import Snow-Boots. Lithograph ca. 1935. Size: 50.3 x 35.4 in. (128 x 90 cm). Printer: Sonor, Genève. Condition Details: (A-/B+) on Japan, small tears and minimal creasing and staining at the edges.
PosterConnection Inc.
May. 08, 2015
IXe Fête de Chant. 1938
Est: $800 - $1,000
Artist: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) Size: 25 1/4 x 39 in./64 x 99 cm Affiches "Sonor," Genève A simple, eye-catching Art Deco image announcing the Ninth Annual Choral Festival in Geneva.
Poster Auctions International Inc
May. 03, 2015
IXe Fête de Chant. 1938
Est: $800 - $1,000
Artist: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) Size: 25 1/4 x 39 in./64 x 99 cm Affiches "Sonor," Genève A simple, eye-catching Art Deco image announcing the Ninth Annual Choral Festival in Geneva.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 28, 2014
Noël FONTANET (1898 - 1992) CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE DE CROSS CYCLO - PÉDESTRE - 1952
Est: €150 - €200
Noël FONTANET (1898 - 1992) CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE DE CROSS CYCLO - PÉDESTRE - 1952 Imprimerie Blanc-Wittwer - Genève. État A- : taches superficielles. 67 x 49,5 cm.
Artcurial
Apr. 24, 2014
NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982). 7ME. SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'AUTOMOBILE ET DU CYCLE / GENEVE. 1930. 50x35 inches, 127x89 cm. "Sonor" S.A.,
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) 7ME. SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'AUTOMOBILE ET DU CYCLE / GENEVE. 1930. 50 1/4x35 inches, 127 1/2x89 cm. "Sonor" S.A., Geneva. Condition B+ / B: repaired tears and creases at edges, some affecting image; abrasions, restoration, overpainting and staining in margins, image and text; markings in lower image. Mounted on paper. Fontanet was the most prominent and successful artist of the Geneva school of graphic designers. Contrary to the Swiss artists from Basel and Zurich, the Geneva school was largely inspired by French Art Deco. Fontanet was also the director of the Societe Generale d'Affichage, a large outdoor advertising company which also provided artwork for their clients. Here, he cleverly evokes Mercury's winged helmet using the front end of a speeding car adding the essence of style and elegance via the use of metallic gold ink.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 06, 2012
Émail Dermant. ca. 1930
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Artist: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) Size: 35 3/4 x 50 in./90.8 x 127 cm Lithos. A. Marsens, Lausanne Still sold today under the name Émail Diamant, this red toothpaste infused with clove and mint oils also contains light-reflecting particles which give teeth an added luster.
Poster Auctions International Inc
May. 06, 2012
Kursaal de Genève. ca. 1928
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Artist: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) Size: 35 1/2 x 50 3/4 in./90 x 129 cm Sonor, Genève Channeling a bit of Paul Colin, this vivacious image by Fontanet promotes the lively nightlife attractions at Kursaal de Genève. This Swiss music hall dates back to the fin-de-siècle, where it hosted the typical bawdy girl shows promoted by the likes of Grün and Chéret, slowly evolving into more of a jazz-fused dancing venue as seen here.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 12, 2012
Morgafarine. ca. 1934. Rare Poster
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Artist: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) Size: 19 1/2 x 27 in./49.5 x 68.5 cm Atar, Genève Three beaming chefs emphasize time and time again that soy-based Morgafarine is simply the best farina on the market.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 12, 2012
Amer Picon. ca. 1930. Rare Poster
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Artist: NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) Size: 35 5/8 x 50 1/2 in./90.6 x 128.2 cm Sonor, Genève
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 03, 2011
Noel Fontanet (1898-1982)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Noel Fontanet (1898-1982) VELOSOLEX lithograph in colours, 1950, printed by R. Marsens, Lausanne, condition A-; not backed 50 x 35½in. (127 x 90cm.)
Christie's
May. 03, 2010
NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982). RESTAURANT DU NORD / GENÈVE. Circa 1930. 50x35 inches, 127x90 cm. Sonor.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
NOEL FONTANET (1898-1982) RESTAURANT DU NORD / GENÈVE. Circa 1930. 50x35 1/2 inches, 127x90 cm. Sonor. Condition A-: minor restored losses and tears at edges; minor creases in margins and image.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 03, 2005
FONTANET, Noël
Est: £500 - £700
BOULE DE NEIGE lithograph in colours, c.1938, printed by Figuière, Genève, condition A; backed on linen 25 x 35 1/2 in. (64 x 90cm.)
Christie's

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