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What is Erté art?
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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Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Costume Design is an original modern artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower m...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Firebird, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erté Title: Firebird Date: 1987 Medium: Screenprint with foil stamping, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: CCXXVIII/CCL (228/250) Size: 39.5 x 25.7 in. (100.33 x 65.28 cm) Frame...
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

The Blue Dress, Art Deco signed lithography by Erte
By Erté
Located in Berlin, MD
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Russian/French 1892-1990. Pencil Signed lower right, numbered 176/300. A lovely woman with an impish smile and a flashing green scarf in a sideways pose. P...
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1970s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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) . This stunning theatrical costume design is signed Erte at the lower right. The piece is 20 by 18 fram...
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1910s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil

Flute Majestique
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
A pair of remarkably elegant, fine crystal champagne flutes, titled “Flute Majestique,” as designed by the Father of Art Deco - Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), each bearing his etched sig...
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20th Century Art Deco More Art

Materials

Glass

Letter P - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Limited edition of 350 prints. From the suite “Alphabet”. Near perfect condition. Lithograph/Screen print.
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

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