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Painter, Etcher, b. 1889 - d. 1934

A landscape painter connected to membership in The Connecticut Association of Fine Artists, member of the Lotus Club. Exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts between the decades 1910-20s. Studied with Charles Davis and Henry Ward Ranger as well as abroad in France. His paintings can be described as Tonalist in style showing also strong influences from Impressionist and Post Impressionist French landscape traditions. The Treadway Gallery auctioned two landscape oil paintings on canvas both dated 1910 by Peter Marcus.

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  • Peter Marcus (American, b. 1939). Untitled (1994). Framed Collagraph on Paper Mounted on Canvas.
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Peter Marcus (American, b. 1939). Untitled (1994). Framed Collagraph on Paper Mounted on Canvas.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Sight Height 17.25 in., Width 23.25 in. Framed Height 18.75 in., Width 25 in. Contemporary American artist Peter Marcus is recognized for his large-scale composite prints using a unique collagraph printmaking process. The artist describes his work as one that crosses boundaries between painting, printmaking and drawing. Marcus served as Professor of Art at Washington University in St. Louis, MO for over 30 years. Upon retirement, Marcus relocated to Jamestown, Rhode Island, where he currently resides. Originally from New York, Peter earned a BS from Parsons School of Design and MFA from Brooklyn College, with special studies in printmaking at the Scuola del Libro in Urbana, Italy. Marcus has exhibited across the U.S. and is represented in the collections of the Newport Art Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, and Dallas Museum of Art, among others.

    Woodard Lipe
  • Peter Marcus (American, b. 1939). Untitled (1990). Framed Collagraph on Paper.
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Peter Marcus (American, b. 1939). Untitled (1990). Framed Collagraph on Paper.

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Sight Height 18.75 in., Width 25 in. Framed Height 23 in., Width 28.75 in. Contemporary American artist Peter Marcus is recognized for his large-scale composite prints using a unique collagraph printmaking process. The artist describes his work as one that crosses boundaries between painting, printmaking and drawing. Marcus served as Professor of Art at Washington University in St. Louis, MO for over 30 years. Upon retirement, Marcus relocated to Jamestown, Rhode Island, where he currently resides. Originally from New York, Peter earned a BS from Parsons School of Design and MFA from Brooklyn College, with special studies in printmaking at the Scuola del Libro in Urbana, Italy. Marcus has exhibited across the U.S. and is represented in the collections of the Newport Art Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, and Dallas Museum of Art, among others.

    Woodard Lipe
  • Peter MARCUS: 2 New York Scenes - Etching
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Peter MARCUS: 2 New York Scenes - Etching

    Est: $500 - $800

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934) a group of two etchings in black ink depicting New York City scenes, including a landscape of the Brooklyn Bridge titled "The Pier", and a street scene in the Financial District titled "A Canon in Gotham". Each pencil signed (faintly) lower right. Each bearing vintage Kennedy & Company Rare Prints labels to verso. Framed and matted under glass. [Larger frame: 15.75" H x 12.25" W]. Light toning and foxing, otherwise good condition. Property from the Estate of Andree Dresner. HALLWAY NEXT TO BATHROOM

    Roland Auctions NY
  • PETER MARCUS (AMERICAN, B. 1939)
    Aug. 16, 2025

    PETER MARCUS (AMERICAN, B. 1939)

    Est: $100 - $300

    Peter Marcus American, b. 1939 Rhode Island Boats Collograph and acrylic Circa 1977, signed lower right. Matted and framed. Peter Marcus was a professor at Washington University in St. Louis from 1967-1999, where he taught painting and printmaking. He retired from teaching and moved to Jamestown, Rhode Island, where he currently lives and works. Marcus' work is represented in the collections of the Newport Art Museum, St. Louis Art Museum and Dallas Museum of Art.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • PETER MARCUS (AMERICAN, B. 1939)
    Aug. 16, 2025

    PETER MARCUS (AMERICAN, B. 1939)

    Est: $400 - $800

    Peter Marcus American, b. 1939 Fish #2 Collograph and acrylic Signed and dated '83 lower right, numbered 1/1 lower left. Framed. Peter Marcus was a professor at Washington University in St. Louis from 1967-1999, where he taught painting and printmaking. He retired from teaching and moved to Jamestown, Rhode Island, where he currently lives and works. Marcus' work is represented in the collections of the Newport Art Museum, St. Louis Art Museum and Dallas Museum of Art.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Peter Marcus Etching; Federal Hall NYC, Signed
    Apr. 27, 2025

    Peter Marcus Etching; Federal Hall NYC, Signed

    Est: $200 - $300

    Peter Marcus (American 1889-1934): "Federal Hall, New York" Etching signed "Peter Marcus imp." in pencil to lower margin; matted and framed, the back of the frame with a small round label for "Henry Schultheis Co / 142 Fulton Street NYC." Height of art 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm.) X width of art 7 1/4 inches (18.5 cm.).

    Eddie's Auction
  • Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934) oil
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934) oil

    Est: $600 - $900

    Landscape with Farm oil on canvas, 1918, signed Peter Marcus 18 lower right, framed.   30 x 36"

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Peter Marcus (American, 1889 - 1934), "The Shadowed Cabin," etching on paper
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889 - 1934), "The Shadowed Cabin," etching on paper

    Est: $50 - $100

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889 - 1934), "The Shadowed Cabin," etching on paper, signed lower right and initialed in the plate, measures 7.75 x 9.75 inches to the plate mark, overall 14.75 x 16.50 inches framed. CONDITION: Good, matt and print both foxed. Marcus studied at the Art Students League and in Paris at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. His works are included in the National Academy of Design, Art Institute of Chicago and the Salmagundi Club.

    Huntington Museum of Art
  • PETER MARCUS (Mystic, Connecticut, 1889-1934), Two New York City views: "The Cathedral on the Avenue" and "Hell Gate Bridge"., Charcoals on paper, 16" x 12.5" sight. Framed 23" x 20".
    Nov. 15, 2023

    PETER MARCUS (Mystic, Connecticut, 1889-1934), Two New York City views: "The Cathedral on the Avenue" and "Hell Gate Bridge"., Charcoals on paper, 16" x 12.5" sight. Framed 23" x 20".

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    PETER MARCUS Mystic, Connecticut, 1889-1934 Two New York City views: "The Cathedral on the Avenue" and "Hell Gate Bridge". A street scene with cathedral and a view of Hell's Gate Bridge. Both signed lower right "Peter Marcus". Likely original drawings for Marcus's 1921 book "New York The Nation's Metropolis".

    Eldred's
  • Peter Marcus, Untitled, 1989, etching
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Peter Marcus, Untitled, 1989, etching

    Est: $100 - $150

    Peter Marcus Untitled, 1989 etching signed and dated lower margin, framed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • PETER MARCUS (AMERICAN, 1889-1934)
    Jul. 28, 2023

    PETER MARCUS (AMERICAN, 1889-1934)

    Est: $50 - $150

    Peter Marcus American, 1889-1934 Untitled Colorgraph handmixed media paper on canvas Abstract in monochrome with rich and varied texture, framed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Peter Marcus, Untitled, color lithograph, artist's proof
    Feb. 04, 2023

    Peter Marcus, Untitled, color lithograph, artist's proof

    Est: $300 - $400

    Peter Marcus Untitled color lithograph, artist's proof signed in pencil, framed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Peter Marcus, Untitled, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 3/5
    Jan. 19, 2023

    Peter Marcus, Untitled, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 3/5

    Est: $300 - $400

    Peter Marcus Untitled, 1973 color lithograph, ed. 3/5 signed and dated, unframed. Provenance: Property of a corporate collection.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Peter Marcus, Box Series Print, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 1/5
    Nov. 12, 2022

    Peter Marcus, Box Series Print, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 1/5

    Est: $300 - $400

    Peter Marcus Box Series Print, 1973 color lithograph, ed. 1/5 signed, framed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Peter Marcus, Untitled, color lithograph, artist's proof
    Nov. 12, 2022

    Peter Marcus, Untitled, color lithograph, artist's proof

    Est: $300 - $400

    Peter Marcus Untitled color lithograph, artist's proof signed in pencil, framed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Peter Marcus, American , Two Abstract color lithographs, artist's proofs
    Oct. 28, 2022

    Peter Marcus, American , Two Abstract color lithographs, artist's proofs

    Est: $75 - $125

    Peter Marcus American Two Abstract color lithographs artist's proofs both signed and notated in pencil, framed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Peter Marcus, Untitled, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 3/5
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Peter Marcus, Untitled, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 3/5

    Est: $300 - $400

    Peter Marcus Untitled, 1973 color lithograph, ed. 3/5 signed and dated, framed. Provenance: Property of a corporate collection.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Peter Marcus, Puffed Tongue, 1967
    May. 01, 2021

    Peter Marcus, Puffed Tongue, 1967

    Est: $200 - $400

    Peter Marcus (b. 1939) Puffed Tongue, 1967 collagraph, edition 3 of 9 signed and dated lower right: Peter Marcus '67 titled lower center: Puffed Tongue editioned lower left: 3 / 9 Peter Marcus (b. 1939) creates large-scale composite prints using a unique collagraph printmaking process. Marcus obtained a BS from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from Brooklyn College, with special studies in printmaking at the Scuola del Libro in Urbana, Italy.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Peter Marcus, Blue Grass, 1968
    May. 01, 2021

    Peter Marcus, Blue Grass, 1968

    Est: $600 - $800

    Peter Marcus (b. 1939) Blue Grass, 1968 collograph, edition 3 of 6 signed and dated lower right: Peter Marcus '68 titled lower center: Blue Grass editioned lower left: 3 / 6 Peter Marcus (b. 1939) creates large-scale composite prints using a unique collagraph printmaking process. Marcus obtained a BS from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from Brooklyn College, with special studies in printmaking at the Scuola del Libro in Urbana, Italy.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934) From the Queensboro Bridge (two works) Oil on
    Jun. 07, 2019

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934) From the Queensboro Bridge (two works) Oil on

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934) From the Queensboro Bridge (two works) Oil on canvas laid on board, each 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) One signed lower right: Peter Marcus One signed and titled on the reverse: From the Queensboro Bridge / Peter Marcus HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Peter Marcus Pencil Signed Etching
    Oct. 25, 2018

    Peter Marcus Pencil Signed Etching

    Est: $50 - $75

    Peter Marcus (American 1889 - 1934) Pencil Signed Etching. "Peter Marcus imp" lower right). Initials "PM" inside the plate. In pencil "01467" in pencil lower right. Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • Peter Marcus, landscape, O/C.
    Jun. 09, 2018

    Peter Marcus, landscape, O/C.

    Est: $200 - $400

    Marcus, Peter. (American, 1889-1934), landscape, signed on l.r., oil on canvas, 24" x 29 1/2". Frame: 30" x 36". Condition: painting not framed.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Peter Marcus (Connecticut 1889-1934) Etching
    Mar. 22, 2018

    Peter Marcus (Connecticut 1889-1934) Etching

    Est: $75 - $150

    Peter Marcus (Connecticut 1889-1934) original pencil signed etching. Signed in pencil 'Peter Marcus' lower right. Measures 10" x 6.75" (plate size), and measures 15" x 10 1/8" (sheet size). Etching is in near mint condition , sheet has tape residue and tape stains along top edge only. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship all items in this auction in-house.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • Peter Marcus, American, Untitled, 1996, collagegraph on paper on canvas, 36 x 60 inches
    Nov. 12, 2016

    Peter Marcus, American, Untitled, 1996, collagegraph on paper on canvas, 36 x 60 inches

    Est: $250 - $350

    Peter Marcus American Untitled, 1996, collagegraph on paper on canvas, signed, unframed. 36 x 60 inches

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Federal Hall
    Oct. 12, 2015

    Federal Hall

    Est: $75 - $150

    Federal Hall, New York City

    Arthaz
  • Peter Marcus (1889 - 1934, CT) Oil Painting
    Nov. 08, 2014

    Peter Marcus (1889 - 1934, CT) Oil Painting

    Est: $175 - $250

    The Dressing Room by Peter Marcus. Signed P Marcus and dated '73 lower right. Oil painting in gilt frame under glass. Not examined out of frame. Sight size: 7 1/4 inches high by 6 inches wide.

    Peachtree & Bennett
  • Peter Marcus oil
    Oct. 25, 2014

    Peter Marcus oil

    Est: $500 - $800

    Peter Marcus (American 1889-1934)- Landscape with Pine Trees- oil on canvas, signed Peter Marcus lower right, very good condition. 40 x 30''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Peter Marcus oil
    Oct. 25, 2014

    Peter Marcus oil

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Peter Marcus (American 1889-1934)- Landscape with Farm- oil on canvas, 1918, signed Peter Marcus 18 lower right, very good condition. 30 x 36''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Peter Marcus (1889-1934) CONNECTICUT'S OLD FARM ROCK WALL oil on canvas landscape signed lower left Peter Marcus in great gilt frame..
    Oct. 20, 2012

    Peter Marcus (1889-1934) CONNECTICUT'S OLD FARM ROCK WALL oil on canvas landscape signed lower left Peter Marcus in great gilt frame..

    Est: $300 - $500

    Peter Marcus (1889-1934) CONNECTICUT'S OLD FARM ROCK WALL oil on canvas landscape signed lower left Peter Marcus in great gilt frame 18" x 24" From the collection of Thomas and Alice Kugelman

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934), "Late Afternoon", c. 1920; oil/board, 12" x 16", signed and
    Jun. 01, 2002

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934), "Late Afternoon", c. 1920; oil/board, 12" x 16", signed and

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    titled. Connecticut painter. He studied with Charles Davis and Henry Ward Ranger, and in France. He was a member of the Connecticut Association of Fine Artists and the Lotos Club, and exhibited throughout the 1910s-20s at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934), "Snowy River", c.1910; oil/canvas, 12" x 16", signed, nicely
    May. 06, 2001

    Peter Marcus (American, 1889-1934), "Snowy River", c.1910; oil/canvas, 12" x 16", signed, nicely

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    framed. Connecticut painter. He studied with Charles Davis and Henry Ward Ranger, and in France. He was a member of the Connecticut Association of Fine Artists and the Lotos Club, and exhibited throughout the 1910s-20s at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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