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Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Tomorrow Afternoon - Drawing by Erté - 1951
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Tomorrow afternoon is a contemporary artwork realized in 1951 by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff).
Mixed colored gouache on paper.
Hand signed on the lower margin.
Titled and numbered "1...
Category
1950s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Directoire - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Directoire Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s.
This very rare plate was produced for House Of Ertè in...
Category
1990s Art Deco More Art
Materials
Porcelain
Diva - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Diva II Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s.
This very rare plate was produced for House Of Ertè in fi...
Category
1990s Art Deco More Art
Materials
Porcelain
Soiree - Offset by Erté - 1980
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Soiree is an original artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) in 1980.
Mixed colored exhibition poster of the artist.
Signed on plate ¨Erté; inscribed i...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
1910's Art Deco Erte Gouache Painting Original Hand Signed Rare French Costume
By Erté
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare original signed Art Deco gouache on paper by Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)
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This stunning theatrical costume design is signed Erte at the lower right.
The piece is 20 by 18 fram...
Category
1910s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil
$6,400 Sale Price
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Elegance, Erté
By Erté
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990)
Title: Elegance
Year: 1982
Medium: Bronze
Edition: 100/250 Numbered, 12 AP, 9 HC
Size: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription: Incised...
Category
1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$13,200 Sale Price
20% Off