Béla Markup Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Béla Markup Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 20, 2025
Zsolnay & Bela Markup Two Eosin-Glazed Cat Figures
Est: $100 - $200
Zsolnay two eosin-glazed cat figurines, Pecs Hungary, comprising a reclining kitty designed by Bela Markup (1873-1945) for Zsolnay, and cat about to pounce, both in soft iridescent yellows, with red, green blue overtones, marks to bases and side. [Reclining kitty: 3" H x 6" W x 4" D]. Overall condition is good/fair, reclining kitty with crazing to glaze allover, the bouncing cat with uneven glazing crackling, and some residue. From the esteemed collection of Neil Zukerman former owner CFM Gallery.
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 16, 2025
Bela Markup Bronze "Bear & Trainer" Sculpture 1904
Est: $600 - $1,200
Bela Markup (Hungarian, 1873-1945). 19th c. patinated bronze animalier sculpture titled "Bear and Trainer" depicting a trainer kneeling before a bear, waving a tambourine and prodding the creature with a rod, 1904. Incised signature and date along the base.
Revere Auctions
May. 03, 2025
Zsolnay Porcelain Figure Group of Two Bears
Est: $100 - $200
Zsolnay porcelain figure group of two bears playing, Pecs Hungary, circa 1920, designed by Bela Markup (1873-1945), marks to base, signed on the side and date 1911. [12" H x 8" W x 7" D]. Overall condition is good. Overall condition is good. From the esteemed collection of Neil Zukerman former owner CFM Gallery.
Roland Auctions NY
May. 03, 2025
Zsolnay & Bela Markup Two Eosin-Glazed Cat Figures
Est: $100 - $200
Zsolnay two eosin-glazed cat figurines, Pecs Hungary, comprising a reclining kitty designed by Bela Markup (1873-1945) for Zsolnay, and cat about to pounce, both in soft iridescent yellows, with red, green blue overtones, marks to bases and side. [Reclining kitty: 3" H x 6" W x 4" D]. Overall condition is good/fair, reclining kitty with crazing to glaze allover, the bouncing cat with uneven glazing crackling, and some residue. From the esteemed collection of Neil Zukerman former owner CFM Gallery.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 29, 2025
Bear and Trainer Bela Markup (Hungarian, 1873), Bronze
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Bela Markup (HUNGARIAN, 1873) bronze 17" Bear and trainer
1stBid
Oct. 25, 2024
3 EISBÄREN.
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3 Eisbären . 1. H. 20. Jh. Polychrom bemalt. 1x HEREND, Modell-Nr. 5367, Entwurf 1927 von Markup Bela (1873-1945): auf einer Eisscholle sitzender Eisbär (H 19 cm). / 1x HEUBACH, Modell-Nr. 3185, Entwurf 1902: Eisbär bei der Jagd (H 9 cm). / WAGNER & APEL, Modell-Nr. 430: sitzender Eisbär (H 23,5 cm) . Aufrufzeit 25. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:56 Uhr (CET) 3 polar bears . 1st half 20th century Polychrome painted. 1x HEREND, model no. 5367, design 1927 by Markup Bela (1873-1945): polar bear sitting on an ice floe (h 19 cm). / 1x HEUBACH, model no. 3185, design 1902: polar bear hunting (h 9 cm). / WAGNER & APEL, model no. 430: sitting polar bear (H 23.5 cm) . Call time 25 | Oct. 2024 | probably 16:56 (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Auktionshaus Wendl
Sep. 14, 2024
BÉLA MARKUP FRAUENAKT AUF EINEM ESEL
Est: €2,800 - €5,600
BÉLA MARKUP 1873 Diósgyoer - 1952 Budapest Frauenakt auf einem Esel Bronze, braun patiniert. H. 64 cm. Seitlich auf der Plinthe bezeichnet 'Markup Béla 1914' und 'F'. Über einem rechteckigen, teils naturalistischen Sockel vollplastisch ausgeführte Darstellung eines ausschlagenden Esels, auf dessen Rücken ein Frauenakt reitet. Verluste der Patina. BÉLA MARKUP 1873 Diósgyoer - 1952 Budapest Frauenakt auf einem Esel Bronze, braun patiniert. H. 64 cm. Seitlich auf der Plinthe bezeichnet 'Markup Béla 1914' und 'F'. Über einem rechteckigen, teils naturalistischen Sockel vollplastisch ausgeführte Darstellung eines ausschlagenden Esels, auf dessen Rücken ein Frauenakt reitet. Verluste der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jul. 28, 2024
Porzellangruppe, Zwei kämpfende Bären, Ungarn, Zsolnay, Pécs, Entwurf Markup Bela (1873 - 1945), 1911, Weißporzellan mit polychromer Bemalung, bez.u.dat., im Boden unterglasurblau gem., 33,5 x 20 cm.
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Porzellangruppe, Zwei kämpfende Bären, Ungarn, Zsolnay, Pécs, Entwurf Markup Bela (1873 - 1945), 1911, Weißporzellan mit polychromer Bemalung, bez.u.dat., im Boden unterglasurblau gem., 33,5 x 20 cm.
Auktionshaus Lion Zadick
Mar. 11, 2023
BÉLA MARKUP FRAUENAKT AUF EINEM ESEL
Est: €2,800 - €5,600
BÉLA MARKUP 1873 Diósgyoer - 1952 Budapest Frauenakt auf einem Esel Bronze, braun patiniert. H. 64 cm. Seitlich auf der Plinthe bezeichnet 'Markup Béla 1914' und 'F'. Über einem rechteckigen, teils naturalistischen Sockel vollplastisch ausgeführte Darstellung eines ausschlagenden Esels, auf dessen Rücken ein Frauenakt reitet. Verluste der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jan. 18, 2023
Group of bears, Zsolnay Pécs, Hun
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Group of bears, Zsolnay Pécs, Hungary, 1st half of the 20th century, signed Markup Bèla (1873-1945) and dated 1911, lifelike sculpture of two fighting brown bears, polychrome painted in underglaze colors, on round plinth, h. 31 cm
Historia Auctionata
Dec. 19, 2022
Béla Markup (1873-1945): The Miraculous Hind, 1939
Est: €5,000 - €7,500
Bronze; Signed on the pedestal: Markup Béla 1939
Virág Judit Gallery
Jul. 22, 2022
ANTIQUE HUNGARIAN HEREND ART DECO PORCELAIN POLAR BEAR SIGNED BELA MARKUP
Est: $150 - $300
This is an antique Art Deco porcelain sculpture of a polar bear made by Herend of Hungary. Signed for the designer: Béla Markup (1873-1945) and dated for 1927. 8 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 1/8".
Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc.
Mar. 12, 2022
BÉLA MARKUP FRAUENAKT AUF EINEM ESEL
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
BÉLA MARKUP 1873 Diósgyoer - 1952 Budapest Frauenakt auf einem Esel Bronze, braun patiniert. H. 64 cm. Seitlich auf der Plinthe bezeichnet 'Markup Béla 1914' und 'F'. Über einem rechteckigen, teils naturalistischen Sockel vollplastisch ausgeführte Darstellung eines ausschlagenden Esels, auf dessen Rücken ein Frauenakt reitet. Verluste der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Feb. 15, 2022
BELA MARKUP HEREND HUNGARY MAN ON DONKEY FIGURE
Est: $200 - $400
Designed by Bela Markup (HUNGARIAN, 1873 - 1945) for Herend, a hand painted porcelain sculpture depicting a shepherd man on mule with tobacco pipe and walking stick. Incised "MARKUP B." to side of base with blue hallmark to bottom. Measures approx. 15" height x 10" width x 6" depth.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Feb. 19, 2021
Porzellanfigur, ''Leopard auf Felsen'', Herend, Blaudekor VHB, goldstaffiert, Modellentwurf von Bela Markup (1873-1945), 8.5 x 16 x 7 cm
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Porzellanfigur, ''Leopard auf Felsen'', Herend, Blaudekor VHB, goldstaffiert, Modellentwurf von Bela Markup (1873-1945), 8.5 x 16 x 7 cm
Auktionshaus Plückbaum
May. 31, 2017
Herend Porcelain Bela Markup Dyngus Day Figurine
Est: $160 - $320
DESCRIPTION: A porcelain figurine originally designed by Bela Markup (1873-1945) commemorating Dyngus Day. Features a man pouring water from a vessel atop the head of a girl. Finished with an overall glossed glaze. Marked on the bottom with Herend stamp as well as an impressed:"Markup Bela". CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Hungary DIMENSIONS: H:10 1/8" L:7.75" W:5.25" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Mar. 29, 2017
Herend Porcelain Bela Markup Dyngus Day Figurine
Est: $200 - $400
DESCRIPTION: A porcelain figurine originally designed by Bela Markup (1873-1945) commemorating Dyngus Day. Features a man pouring water from a vessel atop the head of a girl. Finished with an overall glossed glaze. Marked on the bottom with Herend stamp as well as an impressed:"Markup Bela". CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Hungary DIMENSIONS: H:10 1/8" L:7.75" W:5.25" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Jun. 04, 2011
Markup, Béla
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1873 Diósgyör - 1945 Budapest. Sitzender Löwe. Bronze, patiniert. Auf sechskantigem Landschaftssockel, Figur eines sitzenden Löwen, die rechte Vorderpranke auf einer mit Halbmond bekrönten Standarte liegend, das Maul bedrohlich aufgerissen. Auf dem Sockel sign. und 1898 dat. sowie bez. «Beschorner Félemüérczöntöde Budapest». H. 20,5, B. 26,5 cm. ENGLISH TEXT: Sitting lion. Patinated bronze. On the base signed, dated 1898 and inscribed «Beschorner Félemüérczöntöde Budapest».
Auktionshaus Kaupp GmbH
Sep. 24, 2010
Sitting Borzoi, Zsolnay, Pécs, Hungary, mid-20th
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Sitting Borzoi, Zsolnay, Pécs, Hungary, mid-20th Century, staffiert brown, Bela draft markup (1873-1945), at 1920-30, sign in the plinth., H. 26.5 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jun. 07, 2008
Béla Markup (1873-1945): Polar bear, 1927. Figure
Est: - €123
Béla Markup (1873-1945): Polar bear, 1927. Figure of a polar bear made of white glazed porcelain with an author's signature on the plinth "Markup Béla 1927". Marked by blue printed "Herend Hungary Handpainted". Condition A, h. 18 cm.
Auction House Zezula