Martin Rettig Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Martin Rettig Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 25, 2024
Still Life by Martin Rettig
Est: $500 - $700
Martin Rettig (American/Cincinnati, 1869-1956). Oil on canvas, signed l.r. Under glass, resulting in superb condition, and with article on verso featuring a biography and photograph of Rettig late in life. All housed in a carved and giltwood frame24" x 21.5" (sight), 28" x 25.5" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Aug. 04, 2024
Martin Rettig (Ohio, 1869 - 1956) Still Life
Est: $300 - $600
Martin Rettig (Ohio, 1869 - 1956) Still Life Painting. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Sight Size: 14.5 x 11 in. Overall Framed Size: 20 x 16 in. - Provenance: this item comes from the private collection of Lou A. and Barbara B. Pritchett. Lou Pritchett was the ex-Vice President of Procter and Gamble. Lou Pritchett rose through the ranks at Procter & Gamble and was instrumental in the creation of the partnership between Procter & Gamble and Wal-Mart. Pritchett was instrumental in bringing Proctor & Gamble to the Phillipines during his time there. Now retired, Lou is a sought-after public speaker and author of Stop Paddling & Start Rocking the Boat.
Helmuth Stone
Jul. 20, 2024
Martin Rettig (1869-1956, Cincinnati) Oil
Est: $200 - $400
Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Sight- 23 3/4 x 22 Frame- 27 1/2 x 25 1/2.
Main Auction Galleries
Oct. 22, 2023
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) Oil (Cincinnati)
Est: $200 - $400
Oil on board, "Rocks and Surf" signed lower right. Housed in gilt crackle frame. Sight - 7 x 10, Frame - 10 3/4 x 13 3/4.
Main Auction Galleries
Oct. 07, 2023
Martin Rettig O/B Painting, Rookwood Floral Still Life
Est: $300 - $400
Martin Rettig (Ohio, 1869-1956) floral still life painting on canvas board depicting red and white flowers in a colorful vase with gold highlights. Signed "M. Rettig," lower right. Inscribed with biographical information to back of frame. Housed under glass in an ebonized and giltwood shadowbox frame with nameplate. Sight:14 1/2 " H x 9 1/2" W. Frame: 23 3/4" H x 18 3/4" W. Biographical Note: "The younger brother of John Rettig, Martin was well known as a painter and a Rookwood Pottery decorator. As a painter, he specialized in floral pieces. Rettig studied with Duveneck and later was considered to be an authority on the works of the master. Rettig was the president of the Cincinnati Art Club from 1918 through 1920." (Source: askART).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 19, 2023
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) Oil (Cincinnati)
Est: $300 - $500
Oil. On canvas, untitled, still life of flower basket. Original Clossons label to verso. Signed lower right. Sight- 19 1/4 x 23 1/4, Frame- 26 3/4 x 30 3/4.
Main Auction Galleries
Feb. 24, 2023
MARTIN RETTIG ROOKWOOD POTTERY VASE, 1885
Est: $300 - $500
American Arts and Crafts pottery vase, Rookwood Pottery Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, c.1885, shape number 117C, incised decorator's initials MR (Martin Rettig, American, 1869-1956), mottled brown glaze, decorated with cherry blossoms, approx 8 1/8"h, 3.5"diam, 1lbs **Provenance: from the Beaumont, Texas estate of Helen Jerry Duval (1919-2006), longtime collector and connoisseur of American art pottery** Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Feb. 24, 2023
MARTIN RETTIG ROOKWOOD LIMOGES STYLE VASE, 1882
Est: $300 - $500
American Arts and Crafts pottery vase, Rookwood Pottery Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, c.1882, incised decorator's initials MR (Martin Rettig, American, 1869-1956), Limoges style decoration with birds in flight, faint hairline at rim, approx 5.5"h, 4.25"diam, 1lbs **Provenance: from the Beaumont, Texas estate of Helen Jerry Duval (1919-2006), longtime collector and connoisseur of American art pottery** Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Oct. 26, 2022
Martin Rettig for Rookwood Pottery
Est: $200 - $400
Limoges style perfume jug, fired on gold, by noted Cincinnati artist Martin Rettig. With tall grasses, birds or bats in flight, atop pleasant and vibrant pinks, blues and browns. 1882. Shape #61. "MR" artist cipher to the underside. Uncrazed. Ht. 4.75"
Caza Sikes
Apr. 06, 2022
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery earthenware Limoges style perfume jug with flying swallows, shape number 61 3 1/2"w x...
Est: $200 - $300
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery earthenware Limoges style perfume jug with flying swallows, shape number 61 Cincinnati, Ohio, 1883 high glazed ceramic impressed factory marks, incised artist's initials 3 1/2"w x 2 5/8"d x 4 5/8"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 23, 2022
Winter Landscape by Martin Rettig
Est: $200 - $300
Martin Rettig (American/Cincinnati, 1869-1956). Oil on academy board, depicting a rural winter scene with fence and lemon sky. Signed l.r. 6.5" x 11.5" (sight), 10" x 14.5" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Dec. 08, 2021
Landscape by Martin Rettig from Cincy Art Club
Est: $200 - $400
Martin Rettig (American/Cincinnati, 1869-1956). Oil on canvas, depicting a forested landscape, signed l.r. With a Cincinnati Art Club label to verso. 9.75" x 6.5" (sight), 13" x 10.75" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Nov. 10, 2021
Attributed to Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rettig-Valentien earthenware canteen vase done in Cincinnati Limoges style with decorati...
Est: $250 - $350
Attributed to Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rettig-Valentien earthenware canteen vase done in Cincinnati Limoges style with decoration consisting of daisies and a small yellow butterfly Cincinnati, Ohio, 1880 high glazed ceramic incised "R-V 1880" on bottom, painted artist's initials and date in slip on side 7 1/8"w x 2 1/16"d x 8 1/4"h Catalog Note: T.J. Wheatley had been the chief decorator and teacher of the Cincinnati Limoges style at Coultry Pottery until starting his own firm in 1880. John Rettig and Albert Valentien then began to teach underglaze decoration using Coultry's facilities after Wheatley's departure. This vase appears to be signed by John's brother Martin, who went on to work at Rookwood along with Valentien.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 10, 2021
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Limoges style earthenware perfume jug with bats, a crescent moon, grasses and fired o...
Est: $400 - $600
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Limoges style earthenware perfume jug with bats, a crescent moon, grasses and fired on gold trim, shape number 60 Cincinnati, Ohio, 1882 high glazed ceramic impressed factory marks, incised artist's initials 3 1/4"w x 2 3/8"d x 4 7/8"h Catalog Note: Curiously, the wrong shape number "89" is impressed on this form.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 10, 2021
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Limoges style earthenware pitcher with flowering tree decoration 4 3/4"dia x 6 3/8"h
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Limoges style earthenware pitcher with flowering tree decoration Cincinnati, Ohio, 1882 high glazed ceramic impressed factory name, incised artist's initials and the letter "B" 4 3/4"dia x 6 3/8"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 28, 2021
Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956)
Est: $200 - $400
Still Life oil on canvas board signed M. Rettig lower right 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches.
Cowan's Auctions
May. 17, 2020
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) Oil (Cincinnati)
Est: $200 - $400
Oil on canvas, stil life of floral arrangement in vase. Signed lower right. 17 x 14 sight.
Main Auction Galleries
Dec. 07, 2019
Martin Rettig oil
Est: $200 - $400
Martin Rettig (American 1869-1956)- Floral Still-Life- oil on canvasboard, signed M. Rettig lower right, good condition. 16 x 12"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 20, 2018
Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956)
Est: $500 - $750
Signed "M. Rettig", oil on board portrait of a Native American woman; a noted artist for Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, OH. 17.5 x 13.5 inches - Frame: 23.5 x 19.5 inches. Weight: 6.25 lbs.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Apr. 21, 2018
Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956)
Est: $500 - $750
Signed "M. Rettig", oil on board portrait of a Native American woman; a noted artist for Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, OH. 17.5 x 13.5 inches - Frame: 23.5 x 19.5 inches. Weight: 6.25 lbs.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Aug. 06, 2017
Martin Rettig, Still Life Oil by Rookwood Artist
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Rettig (American (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1869-1956), "Still Life with Lilacs", oil on canvas board, signed lower right "M. Rettig". Still life painting depicting a glass cylindrical vase with purple lilac flowers. Framed approximately 22.75" x 18.75". Note: Rettig worked for Rookwood Pottery as an artist from 1881-1885.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Dec. 03, 2016
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Crab vase, #80B 3.5"dia x 6.5"h
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Crab vase, #80B Cincinnati, OH, 1884 Standard glazed ceramic signed inscribed "M.R. to M.M." on base; artist made for Margaret Helen McDonald 3.5"dia x 6.5"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 06, 2015
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Birds and Reeds tea jar, #97 6.5"dia x 6"h
Est: $600 - $800
Martin Rettig (1869-1956) for Rookwood Pottery Birds and Reeds tea jar, #97 Cincinnati, OH, 1883 Limoges glazed ceramic marked 6.5"dia x 6"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 22, 2014
Martin Rettig oil
Est: $500 - $800
Martin Rettig (American 1869-1956)- Floral Still-Life- oil on canvas, signed M. Rettig lower right, a few paint flakes. 28 x 22''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 10, 2011
Rettig, Martin (Am., 1869-1956). Floral still life.
Est: $400 - $600
Rettig, Martin (Am., 1869-1956). Floral still life. Oil on canvas. Signed l.l., "Martin Rettig". In gilt frame with plaque. Sight: 27 3/4" x 21 3/4"; frame: 31 1/2" x 25 1/2".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Mar. 06, 2011
Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956),"Floral Still Life with Teacup," oil on board
Est: $400 - $600
Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956),"Floral Still Life with Teacup," oil on board,23.5" x 17.25", signed, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 22, 2010
Still Life by Martin Rettig, Oil on Board
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Rettig (American/Cincinnati, 1869-1956), signed l.r.; 9.5 x 7.25 in. with handwritten inscription on verso Martin, March 1.
Cowan's Auctions
May. 22, 2010
Floral Still Life by Martin Rettig, Oil on Board
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956), titled Roses on verso, signed l.r.; 11.25 x 14.25 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Jan. 13, 2010
Martin Rettig American-Ohio (1869-1956) Oil on Canvas "Still Life" Circa 1916. Signed M. Rettig and Dated 1916 Lower Right. Good to Very Good Condition. Measures 24-1/4 Inches by 20-1/4 Inches, Frame Measures 31-1/2 Inches by 27-1/2 Inches. Shipping
Est: $500 - $700
Martin Rettig American-Ohio (1869-1956) Oil on Canvas "Still Life" Circa 1916. Signed M. Rettig and Dated 1916 Lower Right. Good to Very Good Condition. Measures 24-1/4 Inches by 20-1/4 Inches, Frame Measures 31-1/2 Inches by 27-1/2 Inches. Shipping $100.00
Kodner Galleries
Oct. 24, 2009
Martin Rettig (American 1869-1956)- Floral
Est: $700 - $1,000
Martin Rettig (American 1869-1956)- Floral Still-Life- oil on canvas, signed M. Rettig- lower right, a few paint flakes missing. 28 x 22'' 71.1 x 55.9 cm
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 03, 2009
Still Life by Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956),
Est: $300 - $500
oil on board, signed l.r.; 13.5 x 10.5 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Oct. 03, 2009
Still Life by Martin Rettig (American, 1869-1956),
Est: $800 - $1,200
oil on canvas, signed l.r.; 24 x 19.5 in. Family lore has it that Frank Duveneck (American/Ohio, 1848-1919) gave the picture as by his own hand to his dentist in exchange for dental work. An amusing, if unsubstantiated, anecdote from the Cincinnati artist and his circle, characteristic of the tight knit, primarily German artist community. Martin Rettig is known to have blatantly copied the style of contemporaries Duveneck and Henry Farny, with whom he shared a studio.
Cowan's Auctions
Sep. 23, 2009
Martin Rettig American-Ohio (1869-1956) Oil on Canvas "Still Life" Circa 1916. Signed M. Rettig and Dated 1916 Lower Right. Good to Very Good Condition. Measures 24-1/4 Inches by 20-1/4 Inches, Frame Measures 31-1/2 Inches by 27-1/2 Inches. Shipping
Est: $500 - $700
Martin Rettig American-Ohio (1869-1956) Oil on Canvas "Still Life" Circa 1916. Signed M. Rettig and Dated 1916 Lower Right. Good to Very Good Condition. Measures 24-1/4 Inches by 20-1/4 Inches, Frame Measures 31-1/2 Inches by 27-1/2 Inches. Shipping $100.00
Kodner Galleries
Mar. 21, 2009
Martin Rettig (OH, 1869-1956), Rookwood Vase,
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Martin Rettig (OH, 1869-1956), Rookwood Vase, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "M. Rettig 1936," cheerful still life with bold red carnations in a Rookwood vase with the fine hand-painted Art Deco motifs perfected by Lorinda Epply in the 1930s. Housed in the original hand-carved gilt wood frame with Deco elements at the corners. Each stretcher stamped "Getz-Brown Art Gallery / 114 W. 7th St. / Cincinnati, Ohio." SS 23.75" x 21.75"; DOA 27.5" x 25.5"
Leland Little Auctions
Mar. 14, 2009
FRAMED PAINTING: MARTIN RETTIG (American, 1869-1956). Still life with flowers in a pitcher. Signed lower right. Oil on panel, 9" x 1...
Est: $150 - $300
FRAMED PAINTING: MARTIN RETTIG (American, 1869-1956). Still life with flowers in a pitcher. Signed lower right. Oil on panel, 9" x 12".
Eldred's
Apr. 11, 2008
Martin Rettig American Indian portrait
Est: $600 - $800
Martin Rettig, Cincinnati, 1869-1956, Native American woman in red robes, oil on canvas, 11.5" x 8", signed. 600-800
Stuart Holman
Oct. 19, 2007
Martin Rettig Rookwood floral still life oil
Est: $300 - $500
Martin Rettig, Cincinnati, 1869-1956, Still life with white and yellow daisies, oil on board, 16" x 12", signed.
Stuart Holman
Sep. 20, 2007
Martin Rettig, (American 1869-1956), Still Life with Flowers
Est: $600 - $800
Martin Rettig (American 1869-1956) Still Life with Flowers oil on canvas 17 1/4 x 23 3/8 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 15, 2007
Martin Rettig (American 1869-1956) Floral
Est: $800 - $1,200
Martin Rettig (American 1869-1956) Floral Still-Life oil on canvas, signed lower right, a few paint flakes. 28" x 22"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Apr. 20, 2007
Martin Rettig, still life with pink & white flowers
Est: $500 - $700
Martin Rettig, Cincinnati, 1869-1956, Still life with pink and white flowers, oil on board, 20" x 16", signed.
Stuart Holman
Apr. 20, 2007
Martin Rettig, still life with red & white flowers
Est: $500 - $700
Martin Rettig, Cincinnati, 1869-1956, Still life with red and white flowers, oil on board, 20" x 16", signed.
Stuart Holman
Apr. 21, 2006
Martin Rettig, Cincinnati, 1869-1956, Floral still life, oil on board, 18" x 24", unsigned.
Est: $400 - $600
Martin Rettig, Cincinnati, 1869-1956, Floral still life, oil on board, 18" x 24", unsigned.
Stuart Holman