1980s
Born Romain de Tirtoff (1892–1990) in St. Petersburg, Russia, to an aristocratic family, the artist known as Erté — a pseudonym derived from the French pronunciation of his initials — was a Renaissance man of the art and design world. He worked in graphic arts, interior design, fashion, jewelry and set design for the stage and silver screen, becoming a leader of the Art Deco style.
Moving to Paris in 1912, Erté worked as a fashion designer under couturier Paul Poiret before securing a job with Harper’s Bazaar as a cover artist. Over 22 years, Erté created more than 240 magazine covers alongside his ongoing work in fashion design.
Extending his prolific career into theater sets, costumes, prints and lithographs, Erté became one of the most famous artists of the era. His style — a combination of the nature-inspired flourishes of Art Nouveau and bold, geometric linework — directly contributed to the birth of Art Deco, earning him the nickname “the Father of Art Deco.”
After a lull of creative production in the 1940s and 1950s, Erté reentered the public eye in the 1960s, when a renewed interest in Art Deco had taken shape.
Creating colorful lithographs, bold serigraphs (silk-screen prints) and bronze sculptures, he contributed to a resurgence of the style in France and beyond. This late-life acclaim for his art led to exhibitions in museums and galleries all over the world as well as his first published monograph in 1970. That same year he was awarded the title of Chevalier du Mérite Artistique et Cultural and in 1976 was named Officier des Arts et Lettres by the French government.
Today, Erté’s works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and LACMA in Los Angeles.
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of Erté art, including fine art prints, paintings and other works.
$3,643
H 14.18 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Long Distance Runner III by Yann Guillon - male athlete, bronze sculpture
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Long Distance Runner III is a sculpture by French artist Yann Guillon. Yann Guillon’s tireless study of the human figure is often reflected in his exploration of specific themes. Th...
Bronze
$1,566
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
"True to Oneself" figurative bronze wall sculpture be yourself self esteem love
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
True to Oneself is a wall sculpture dedicated to those who are confident with integrity, who always be themselves and have principle. Edition Size: 25. Sculpture for wall easily h...
Bronze, Steel
$1,566
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
"Gentle Journey" figurative bronze wall sculpture ship life voyage peace freedom
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Gentle Journey is a wall sculpture dedicated to those who love peace, freedom and a sea life. Edition Size: 25. Sculpture for wall easily hung with 2 screws/nails. BIOGRAPHY OF MIR...
Bronze, Steel
$1,809
H 1.78 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
"Golden Heart" figurative bronze wall sculpture love kindness family together
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Golden Heart is a wall sculpture on steel bar paying tribute to love, family and togetherness. Edition Size: 25. Sculpture for wall easily hung with 2 screws/nails. BIOGRAPHY ...
Bronze, Steel
$1,566
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
"All that Matters" figurative bronze wall sculpture love bonding passion enjoy
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
All that Matters is a wall sculpture dedicated to love, family, bonding and passion. Edition Size: 25. Sculpture for wall easily hung with 2 screws/nails. BIOGRAPHY OF MIREIA SERRA...
Bronze, Steel
$1,809
H 2.56 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
"Shared Secrets" contemporary figurative bronze wall sculpture reading books
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Shared Secrets is a wall sculpture paying tribute to those who like reading and enjoy me-time moments. Edition Size: 25. Sculpture for wall easily hung with 2 screws/nails. BIOGRAP...
Bronze, Steel
$1,809
H 6.3 in Dm 6.3 in
"Under one Moon" figurative bronze wall sculpture love bonding friendship unity
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Under One Moon is a wall sculpture dedicated to love, friendship and bonding. Edition Size: 25. Sculpture for wall easily hung with 2 screws/nails. BIOGRAPHY OF MIREIA SERRA Mireia...
Bronze, Steel
Sofia
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Sofia" - one of the series "Dreams about Sea". Unique cast bronze sculpture with patina. Representing a woman inspired by the sea. The elongated, stylized form emphasizes elegance...
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Fiona
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fiona" - one of the series "Dreams about Sea". Unique cast bronze sculpture with patina. Representing a woman inspired by the sea. The elongated, stylized form emphasizes elegance...
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Ralaxing moment.
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Classical ballet was my main source of inspiration. Grace and beauty of ballerinas combining with extremely hard work they do. This combination is shocking and inspiring in the same...
Bronze
"Guardian"
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a rare piece only 24 made in excellent condition measures 9x9x9
Bronze
“Daydreamer”
Located in Warren, NJ
Gregory Reade bronze signed and numbered. signed: G. Reade 2004 3/50 plate reads: Daydreamer By Gregory Reade Provenance From the Gene Worrell Collection, Virginia Museum of Anima...
Bronze
“Runaway”
Located in Warren, NJ
Carl Wagner signed and numbered bronze “Runaway”. In good condition measures 23x17
Bronze
“Turso”
By Anthony Quinn
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Anthony Quinn sculpture signed and numbered. In good condition. Only 8 made . Measures 13x15x6
Bronze
“Man on Horse”
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a Dante V. de Florio original bronze from 1977. Very heavy piece. In good condition. Measures 15x15x9
Bronze
“Wings in the Wild”
Located in Warren, NJ
Moana Ponder original bronze “wings in the wind”. In good condition measures 33x9
Bronze
