Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Russian, 1892-1990
Erté, Romain de Tirtoff, (1892–1990) was a Russian-born French artist and designer who is equally famous for his elegant fashion designs and his artwork, both of which capture the art deco period in which he worked. Diversely talented, Erté was born in Saint Petersburg to a distinguished family with roots tracing back to 1548. After moving to Paris, he secured his first substantial contract with Harper's Bazaar magazine, and thus launched an illustrious career that included designing costumes and stage sets. Between 1915–1937, Erte designed over 200 covers for Harper's Bazaar, and his illustrations would also appear in such publications as Illustrated London News, Cosmopolitan, Ladies' Home Journal, and Vogue. Erté flourished and was renowned in an array of fields, including fashion, jewelry, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theater, and opera, and interior decor.
After designing apparel for the French dancer Gaby Deslys, Erté went on to design costumes, program designs, and sets which were featured in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1923, many productions of the Folies Bergère, and George White's Scandals. On Broadway, the celebrated French chanteuse Irène Bordoni wore Erté's designs. His delicate figures and sophisticated, glamorous designs are instantly recognizable, and his ideas and art still influence fashion into the 21st century.(Biography provided by Allinson Gallery, Inc.)
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Artist: Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Vintage French Elegant Art Deco Signed Bronze Figural Sculpture La Coquette Rare
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage art deco bronze sculpture by Erte. Bronze. Signed.
Category
1980s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Bronze
Boucles D'oreilles En Corail By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Boucles d'oreilles en corail
(Coral Earrings)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed “n°3544 / Boucles d'oreilles en corail et tu...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Gouache, Paper
La Valse By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
La valse
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 4096 / La Traviata / Acte I / Scenes II et IV / La Valse / Composition origin...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Gouache, Paper
Les Travestis By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Les travestis (The Transvestites)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 18.363 / Moi, j'aime le music-hall / Les Travestis" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté’s costume...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Paper, Gouache
Onyx Coiffure
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Onyx Coiffure is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 27 x 22 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 214/300 and est...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Paper, Screen
Ballet Line Dancers, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - Ballet Line Dancers, Year: 1982, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 241/300, Image Size: 4 x 13 inches, Size: 5.75 x 13 in. (...
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1980s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Screen
At the Theatre: Golden Calf, Art Deco Screenprint on Arches by Erte
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - At the Theatre: Golden Calf, Year: 1983, Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: AP, Image Size: 21.5 x 16.75 inches, Si...
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1980s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Screen
Bride, Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil by Erte
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - Bride, Year: 1982, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 135/300, Image Size: 18 x 13.5 inches, Size: 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm)
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1980s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Screen
Trapeze Artist, Screenprint on Arches by Erte
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - Trapeze Artist, Year: 1983, Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: AP, Image Size: 21.75 x 16.75 inches, Size: 30 x 22 ...
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1980s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Screen
On The Avenue Metropolis, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - On The Avenue Metropolis, Year: 1985, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 96/300, Size: 25.5 x 29.75 in. (64.77 x 75.57 cm)
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1980s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Screen
Red Sea, Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil by Erte
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - Red Sea, Year: 1985, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 311/350, Image Size: 18.5 x 16 inches, Size: 26 x 22 in. (66.04 x 55....
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1980s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Screen
June
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
June is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 27 x 22 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 203/300 and estate-stamp...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Hat and Chain
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hat and Chain is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 14.25 x 11 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered CCXXXIV/CCC ...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Onyx Sleeve
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Onyx Sleeve is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 13.5 x 13.5 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 184/300 and e...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
May
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
May is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 27 x 22 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 171/300 and estate-stampe...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Chignon
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chignon is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 13.5 x 13.5 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered XXVI/CCC and esta...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design, gouache on paper
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff’ (French / Russian 1892 – 1990
La Porte de la Guerre #2
Gouache on paper
8.3/4 x 8.3/4 in. (22.2 x 22.2 cm.)
Signed ‘Erte’ (lower right) and numbered ‘8128’ (...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design, gouache on paper
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff’ (French / Russian 1892 – 1990
La Porte de la Guerre #1
Gouache on paper
8.3/4 x 8.3/4 in. (22.2 x 22.2 cm.)
Signed ‘Erte’ (lower right) and numbered ‘8128’ (...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
April
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
April is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 27 x 22 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 296/300 and estate-stam...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Rose Fan
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rose Fan is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 18.75 x 14.5 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered CCXXVI/CCC and ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design, gouache on paper
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff’ (French / Russian 1892 – 1990)
Le Chateau de Cristal
Gouache on paper
6.1/2 x 9.1/2 in. (16.5 x 24.2 cm.)
Signed ‘Erte’ (lower right) and inscribed with stam...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Victime de l'Art
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Victime de l'Art is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 20 x 14 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 243/300 and ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Original Erte Art Deco table watercolour and ink designs, 20th Century
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Romain de Tirtoff called ERTE (Russian/French, 1892-1990)
Les emotions: La Tristesse et l’Indifference
Ink and watercolour
Inscribed with details and signed with studio stamp (lower...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Erte original furniture art deco designs in ink, gold paint and watercolour
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Romain de Tirtoff, called ERTE (Russian/French, 1892-1990)
Meuble a Courrier
Ink, gold paint and watercolour
Inscribed with details (upper left) and signed with studio stamp (lower right)
11.1/2 x 15.1/8 in. (29.3 x 38.5 cm.)
Provenance: The personal collection of the artist
Gifted to Serge Leeman and thence by descent
Romain de Tirtoff, commonly known as Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement. His distinguished career spanned over 80 years and crossed over into several mediums including fashion illustration, stage and costume design and bronze sculpture.
Erté was born on November 23, 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. His father was a military man...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Erte " Amazon "
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989)
Bronze Sculpture "Amazon"
Circa 1985, Edition #118 of 375 ...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Bronze
Erte " Rue dela Paix
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989)
Title: Rue de la Paix
Year: 1987
Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signature and numbering on base
Edition: 15/350
Size: 14.25 x 7 x 3 in. (36.195 x 17.78 x 7.62 ...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Bronze
Erte " Eve"
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romain de Tirtoff known as ERTE (1892-1990)
"Eve"
Gouache decor project on paper
Sheet Size : 14.6"H x 10.6"W (37 x 27 cm)
Framed Size : 26"H X 22"W
On the back, countersigned, num...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Gouache
MAJESTIQUE CLEAR FROSTED GLASS FRENCH CRYSTAL FIGURAL CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erte
Flute Majestique
From the Rare Limited Editione
Original Crystal Flute Glass
Molded Erte Signature on the outside of lower stem
Excellent Mint Condition
12in X 2 in
1980
Category
1980s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Glass
ERTE - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE - FRANCE - CYRANO BERGERAC
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Unique piece
Hand signed
Category
1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
ERTE - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE - FRANCE - CYRANO BERGERAC
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Unique piece
Hand signed
Category
1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
Letter L from the Alphabet Suite
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ARTIST: Erté. (Romain De Tirtoff)
TITLE: Letter “L”
YEAR: 1976.
SIZE: ...
Category
1970s Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Florida (Pearl Dress)
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Florida (Pearl Dress) is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on black paper with foil stamping and an image size of 33 x 25.5 inches. From the edition of 686, the art is numbered 212/300 and signed 'Erté' lower right (there were also 300 Roman, 65 AP, 1 PP and 20 HC). framed in an elegant gold-tone moulding.
Originally a costume design for the American Millionairess Revue at the Théâtre Fémina in Paris in 1917, Florida (Pearl Dress) stands as a testament to the genius and creativity of Erté. It was at the Théâtre Fémina that Erté worked closely with Gaby Deslys, the greatest French music-hall star of her day. It was Madame Rasimi – the theater’s founder – wo discovered the young Romain de Tirtoff (Erté) and employed his talents to her theater’s great benefit.
In Pearl Dress, the flowing gold train cascades from the gown to create a wonderful sense of style and grace. As the primary source of color in the design, the gold and pearls sit in contrast to the dynamic black background of the print, while the geometric pattern of rectangles and squares, all deeply embossed and metal-foiled, create the perception of depth and drama.
One of the earliest costume designs by Erté, Pearl Dress stood as a reflection of American culture – of riches and excess – while expressing Erté’s love...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
California (Turquoise Dress), 1989
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
California (Turquoise Dress) is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on black paper with foil stamping and an image size of 33 x 25.5 inches. From the edition of 668, the art is n...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
Tassel Hat
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tassel Hat is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 10.5 x 10 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 103/300 and esta...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Fedora Fur, 1990
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fedora Fur is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 34 x 26 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 98/300 and estate-stamped 'Erté' lower right (there were also 300 Roman, and 50 AP). Framed in an elegant, gold-tone moulding.
This image was inspired by a design that Erté created for Ganna Walska...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
Rose Gown
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rose Gown is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 30 x 23 inches. From the edition of 690, the art is numbered 294/300 and signed ...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
Red Hat, 1990
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red Hat is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 18.75 x 13.5 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 136/300 and esta...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Bracelets, 1990
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bracelets is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 20.25 x 9.5 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 96/300 and esta...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Statue of Liberty Suite: Day and Night
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Storrs, CT
Statue of Liberty (Day). 9886. Seriagraph with embossing and hand stamping. Image: 28 x 20. Series: Statue of Liberty Suite Edition 300, #248. A fine impression printed on the full s...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Screen
La Veuve Rusée By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
La Veuve Rusée
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Gouache on paper
La Veuve Rusée, first performed in 1748 in Venice, is a comedy cente...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Gouache, Paper
ERTE - MASKS - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Unique piece
Hand signed
Category
1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
ERTE - MASKS - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE - FRANCE - CYRANO BERGERAC
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Unique piece
Hand signed
Category
1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
ERTE - MASKS - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Unique piece
Hand signed
Category
1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
Acte I, La Grande Duchesse By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Acte I, La Grande Duchesse
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "La Traviata / 1er acte / Entrée des invités / Composition orig...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
KISS OF FIRE
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
"Kiss of Fire" (Bronze)
by
Erte
Type: Sculpture
Media: Patina on Bronze
Image Dimensions: 21" High
Year Produced: 1984
Edition Size: 300 Numbered, 30 AP, 9 HC
Condition: Excellent
Category
1980s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Bronze
WILLOW TREE
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
"Willow Tree" (Bronze)
by
Erte
Type: Sculpture
Media: Patina on Bronze
Image Dimensions: 24 3/4" x 12" x 5 1/2"
Year Produced: 1989
Edition Size: 375 Numbered, I-L Roman Numerals, 37...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Bronze
ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) 'THE WEDDING' BRONZE SCULPTURE
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
ERTE
"The Wedding"
Signed/Numbered BRONZE SCULPTURE
Type: Sculpture
Media: Patina on Bronze
Image Dimensions: 16 in X 18 in X 5.5 in.
Year Produced: 1985
Edition Size: 251/375
Condit...
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1980s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Bronze
Les Filles Final By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Les filles final
(The Final Girls)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed No. 18.340 (en verso)
Gouache on paper
An elaborate de...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Balthasar by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Balthasar
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed "Les Rois des Légendes / No. 15 / Costume pour Balthasar / 1919" (en verso)
Gouach...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Salade de Fleurs de Lotus by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Salade de fleurs de lotus
(Lotus Flower Salad)
Inscribed “n°1.497” (en verso)
Gouache on paper
In 1929, Erté embarked on the cr...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Arthémis by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Arthémis
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed No. 4.8 (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This original gouache from the creative mind...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
L'hiver by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
L'hiver
(The winter)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 356" (en verso)
Gouache and gold on paper
Erté crafts an elegant...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Gold
Les fleurs by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Les Fleurs
(The flowers)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 362" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté masterfully designs an...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Le Chien Qui Fume By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Le chien qui fume
(The Smoking Dog)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Gouache on paper
This set design by Erté, entitled Le chien qui...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Costume Oriental by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Costume Oriental
Signed “Erté”(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 19" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Titled Costume Oriental, this ensemble epitomizes Erté's signature fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetic elements. The attire features grey pantaloons enveloped by a vivid red skirt adorned with intricate white Orientalist motifs. The bodice, a geometric tapestry of black and white stripes, is composed of narrow horizontal black bands juxtaposed with glittering gemstones. This visual harmony is accentuated by a trio of diamond shapes vertically aligned on the chest. The crowning element is a gem-encrusted turban, surmounted by three red fan shapes, lending the headpiece the appearance of a striking medallion.
This sartorial masterpiece is an authentic Erté creation for the 1926 rendition of George White's Scandals, staged at the Heilig Theatre in Portland, Oregon. The revue initially debuted at the Apollo Theatre in New York City on June 30, 1924, enjoying a run of 196 performances before embarking on a tour. Orchestrated by George White from 1919 to 1939, the Scandals series distinguished itself through its timely comedy and exceptional choreography, a testament to White's expertise as a dancer. In contrast to the more lavish Ziegfeld Follies,Scandals offered a streamlined yet sophisticated experience. The Sixth Edition was particularly remarkable for its artistic collaborations: Erté designed the scenery and curtains, while George Gershwin composed the musical score, which included the classic "Somebody Loves Me." The production featured an ensemble of notable performers, including Nyra Brown and the Leeland Sisters.
The artist, Russian-French visionary Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), popularly known as Erté, began his artistic journey in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, where he developed an early fondness for ballet and theatrical performances. He moved to Paris in 1912 to study architecture, and quickly found his creative niche in crafting fantastical costumes for the city’s bustling nightlife. Erté‘s expertise, refined under the guidance of the famed Paul Poiret, captured the attention of Harper’s Bazaar, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that spanned from 1915 to 1936. The artist also designed sets for notable cinematic masterpieces including Ben Hur and La Bohème, and created sets and costumes for cabarets, operas and other performances at the Folies-Bergères, Bal Tabarin, the Théâtre du Bataclan and Le Casino de Paris. Often remembered as the “Father of Art Deco,” Erté was a trailblazer whose colorful creations shaped the groundbreaking Art Deco era more than any other, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art and design. His artworks reside in prestigious museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Painted 1926
Paper: 12“ high x 9 wide
Frame: 19 1/4“ high x 16 1/8” wide x 5/8" deep
Exhibitions:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans, Erté and the Era of Art Deco, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024
Provenance:
Private collection, Paris
Christie's South Kensington: Sale, 2014
Bouret Gonzalez Collection
Sydney and Sibyl Colefax...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Paper, Gouache
L'Esclave porteuse d'éventail by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
L'Esclave porteuse d'éventailThe fan-carrying slave
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed "Les Rois des Légendes / N°23 / L'Esclav...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
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Paper, Ink, Gouache
Costume tailleur by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Costume tailleur(Tailored suit)
Signed "Erté"(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 55"(en verso)
Gouache on paper
This striking gouache on...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Les fleurs du mal by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Fleurs du Mal(The Flowers of Evil)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed 114.6 (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Captivating and vibrant, this colorful gouache entitledFleurs du Mal showcases Erté's masterful creativity and keen eye. Inspired by Les Fleurs du mal, the famed volume of poems by French writer Charles Baudelaire, this ensemble marries light purple and green floral motifs with the suggestive form of red lips poised for a smooch. This daring yet feminine appearance encapsulates the Art Deco allure for which the artist's creations are cherished. The sophisticated arrangement emanates the fundamental richness and theatricality that can only be accomplished by Erté, often hailed as the "Father of Art Deco."
First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
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