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.
$1,200
Erte La Somptuese 1990's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
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Art Deco Erté Framed Signed Serigraph of a Women Dressed as Dracula
By Erté
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 42"H x 32"W x 1 1/4inD This vintage Art Deco Erte (1892-1990) print "Soiree" is perfect for you and your home! Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990), kno...
Wood, Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
Mid-Century Modern Deco Unframed Calyph's Concubine Erte Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, unframed, hand signed lithograph by artist Erte, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13” H x 10” W unframed. Romain de Tirtoff was a Rus...
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Erté Signed Serigraph Florida Pearl Dress 1989 Wentworth Framed 298/300 Art Deco
By Erté
Located in St. Louis, MO
An authentic, hand-signed limited edition embossed serigraph titled "Florida (Pearl Dress)" by master Art Deco designer Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892–1990), published in 1989 by Chalk & Vermilion / Seven Arts. Hard to photo, please excuse reflections. Part of Erté’s celebrated American Millionairesses Revisited series, this work is based on an original 1917 costume design created for the American Millionairess Revue at the Théâtre Fémina in Paris. The print features intricate blind embossing, shimmering gold foil stamping, and subtle pearlized texturing. Housed in its original custom Wentworth Gallery Art Deco frame featuring textured gold-leaf corner accents and multi-tiered matting that echoes the work's geometric backdrop. The artwork is safely preserved beneath plexiglass glazing that does not touch the paper, keeping the foil and blind embossing in pristine, untouched condition (minor internal friction rubs present on the brown matting from the glazing edge). Retains its original Wentworth Gallery inventory label on the reverse with matching pencil-numbered edition stock details." Edition & Markings: Edition Number: #298 / 300 (Arabic Edition) Signature: Hand-signed in pencil lower right by Erté Publisher: Seven Arts Ltd. / Chalk & Vermilion (1989) Provenance: Wentworth Gallery (retains original verso inventory label) Dimensions: Frame Size: 48 11/16" H × 41 1/8" W (123.7 cm × 104.5 cm) Visible Sight / Mat Opening: 36 5/16" H × 27 7/8" W (92.2 cm × 70.8 cm) Excellent vintage condition overall. The serigraph itself is crisp, clean, and untouched—the plexiglass glazing is set away from the paper surface with proper clearance, preserving the gold foil stamping, blind embossing, and pearl texturing in original, pristine shape. The brown matting shows minor internal rub marks along the edge from contact with the plexiglass interior, which is common for larger gallery frames of this age and does not affect the artwork itself. The custom Wentworth frame shows minor, normal age-appropriate surface wear along the outer edges, remaining sturdy, structurally sound, and display-ready. Erte Florida serigraph, Erte signed print, Erte pearl...
Foil
Erte Manhattan Mary Ⅳ 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Calyph's Favorite Erté Hand Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, hand signed lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13.5" H x 6.75” W. In excellent vintage condition. Romain de...
Paper
$1,200
Erte Manhattan Mary Ⅲ
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
Paper
Erte '1892-1990' "Pearls and Diamonds" Ltd Ed Serigraph, Signed and Numbered
By Erté
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower right, numbered 115/300 lower left. A 1987 design. A dramatic Art Deco style image of a female performer figure in silver adorned with pearls and diamonds on a black gro...
Acrylic, Paper
Erte "Byzantine" Ltd Ed Serigraph, Signed and Numbered
By Erté
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great decorative piece by Art Deco artist Erté (1892-1990) 20th century. 1985 Production. Signed lower right, numbered 184/300 lower left. An elegant female figure in silver with add...
Acrylic, Paper
$1,500
Erte Harmony 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for opera, balle...
Paper
$3,731Sale Price|25% Off
Erte 'Heat' Hand-Signed Serigraph, Art Deco Style, Late 20th Century
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erté was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia on November 23rd, 1892 and was raised amidst Russia's social elite. At the age of five he created an evening gown for his mo...
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Erte original serigraph title 'Summer Snow" pencil signed and numbered .
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Erte , serigraph /litho , pencil signed, LL and numbered 68/300 LR ,edition 300. Measures are including frame .
Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
Art Deco Modern Unframed Erté Hand Signed Thousand and One Nights Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, hand signed lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13.5” H x 6.5” W. In excellent vintage condition. Romain de T...
Paper
$1,800
Erte The Angel 1990
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
Paper
"Devotion" Serigraph by Erté, 1987
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Devotion" serigraph numbered 229/300. Includes blind stamps on lower left of the art piece. Signed on the lower right with pencil. Gold frame included. Overall Dimensions: 45"H x ...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Erte In The Evening Signed Contemporary Art Deco Serigraph on Paper Framed 1981
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary figurative serigraph with silver embossed embellishments titled "In the Evening" by the Father of Art Deco, Erte. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an anno...
Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Scheherezade 6 Harem Erté Hand Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, hand signed and numbered lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. In excellent vintage condition. Size is 13” H x 7” W. R...
Paper
Erte "Soiree" Mirage Editions Serigraph Lithograph on Silver Foil, Framed
By Erté
Located in Charleston, SC
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 in the print ¨Published by...
Foil
$950 / item
Erte Signed, 1980s Four Framed Silk Scarves
By Erté
Located in Water Mill, NY
1982 Erte's 90th century birthday edition four framed silk scarves, signed in the weave. No's 1 and 2 have been sold. 3 and 4 are available.
Metal
Erte Swept Away Serigraph 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The image you provided is a work titled "Swept Away" by Erte, a Russian-born artist and designer who is regarded as a leading figure of the Art Deco style. This piece was created in...
Paper
Erte Artist Proof Winter Resort Nice Rare Size
By Erté
Located in Westport, CT
Signed Erte artist proof rare size winter resort nice in original gilt frame size approximate 21x 24 framed 25 x 30.
Erte Winters Arrival Serigraph 1990's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A cold winter morning. The painting depicts graceful twin sisters dressed in furs. Erté excelled at highlighting female beauty, which is also gorgeously represented in this work.
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Erte FLORIDA/PEARL DRESS 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
Paper
Erte Rare Size Title, Fashions, circa 1974 Artist Proof
By Erté
Located in Westport, CT
Signed artist proof, circa 1970s title Fashions/Modes in original gilt frame rare size and edition app 21 x 24 framed size 25x 30 so beautiful.
Erté "La Merveilleuse" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff
By Erté, Franklin MInt, Sevenarts Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff "La Merveilleuse" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The La Merveilleuse Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in...
Porcelain
$417Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 4.93 in D 0.02 in
Set of 5 Antique Horse Riding Prints, Le Piaffer, La Galopade, La Courbette
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of five horse riding prints including La Croupe au Mur, Le Piaffer, L'Epaule en dedans, La Galopade and La Courbette. Each with a rider on horseback performing the specific ridin...
Paper
Erte Artist Proof Winter Resort Nice Rare Size
By Erté
Located in Westport, CT
Signed Erte artist proof rare size winter resort nice in original gilt frame size approximate 21x 24 framed 25 x 30.
$1,850
H 52.5 in W 38.25 in D 0.75 in
Andy Warhol Signed Lithograph 52" x 38" American Indian Mid Century Modern Art
By Andy Warhol
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Offset Lithograph, by Andy Warhol, American, circa 1977. It is hand signed by both Andy Warhol and Russel Means (the Native American portrayed in the lithograph). It meas...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
H 13 in W 7 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Scheherezade 6 Harem Erté Hand Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, hand signed and numbered lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. In excellent vintage condition. Size is 13” H x 7” W. R...
Paper
$800Sale Price / item|33% Off
H 13.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in
Art Deco Modern Unframed Erté Hand Signed Thousand and One Nights Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, hand signed lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13.5” H x 6.5” W. In excellent vintage condition. Romain de T...
Paper
$2,995
H 28.25 in W 28.25 in D 1 in L 28.25 in
Sister Mary Corita Kent Signed Limited Edition Large Abstract Serigraph Print
By Corita Kent
Located in Studio City, CA
Known as God's own Pop artist, Sister Mary Corita Kent went straight from high school into Catholic convent life in 1936. While serving her order and teaching art at Immaculate Heart...
Paper
$1,550
H 21 in W 23.75 in D 0.75 in
Jacques Villon Color Lithograph Hand Signed Abstract Art Mid Century Duchamp
By Jacques Villon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Hand Signed Lithograph, by Jacques Villon, France, circa 1960s. This work is entitled "Marchands Quatres Saisons" and is likely the limited signed edition from the folio "Re...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.25 in W 14.5 in D 0.1 in
Art Deco Serigraph by Mexican Artist Ernesto Garcia Cabral Signed
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare signed serigraph by Ernesto Garcia "El Chango" Cabral. 191/200 Titled: "Como me ves..." This beauty is a clear example of Art Deco, the colors are beautiful and ...
Paper
$500
H 28.5 in W 22.25 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Erte Signed Art Deco Soho NYC Graphics Retrospective 1980 Framed Poster
By Erté
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 28 1/2in W: 2 1/4in D: 3/4in This vintage Art Deco signed Erte 1980 exhibition poster is framed and ready to hang on...
Metal
Richard Artschwager Lithograph Mid Century Modern Signed 32" x 30"
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century lithograph by Richard Artschwager (American, 1923-2013). Signed and dated 1981. Edition 4/20.
Glass, Wood, Paper
$750
H 28.5 in W 37.5 in D 1 in
Gerard Schneider Abstract Signed Lithograph 37" x 28" Mid Century Modern Art
By Gérard Ernest Schneider
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century abstract lithograph by Gerard Schneider, German, circa 1960s. Signed. It measures 28.5"H x 37.5"W.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Erte Les Pretresses 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
Paper
Erte Three Graces 1900's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
Paper
Erte Debutante Serigraph 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Debutante is a French term referring to a young noblewoman making her debut in society. This piece expresses the freshness of her debut in society.
Paper
Erte Giulietta Serigraph 1990's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The elegant figure of a woman is depicted in the centre of a simple, abstract design. The detailed design and delicate lines are beautifully expressed.
Paper
Erte Faubourg St. Honore Serigraph 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The image is said to have been originally created as a fashion picture for Harper's Bazaar in September 1920. It depicts a beautiful woman in the upmarket Parisian street of Faubourg...
Paper
Erte Pillow Swing Serigraph 1990's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
It depicts an elegant woman in couture in front of a suspended bed. Said to have been created when Follies Bergère designed the stage and costumes.
Paper
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H 42 in W 34.5 in D 2 in
Erte After the Rain Signed Contemporary Art Deco Serigraph 260/300 Framed 1979
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A cotemporary limited edition serigraph on paper titled "After the Rain" by the Father of Art Deco, Erte. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of 260/300 on t...
Paper
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H 42 in W 34.5 in D 2 in
Erte After the Rain Signed Art Deco Contemporary Lithograph 268/300 Framed 1979
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A lovely and romantic limited edition serigraph titled "After the Rain" by the Father of Art Deco, Erte. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of 268/300 on th...
Paper
Signed and Numbered Vintage Art Deco Erté Serigraph Titled "Harmony"
By Erté
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 40"H x 34"W x 1 1/2inD This vintage Art Deco Erte (1892-1990) signed and numbered "Harmony" is perfect for you and your home! Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 A...
Wood, Paper
Erte Pillow Swing Limited Edition Framed Serigraph Print
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
"Pillow Swing" serigraph by Romain de Tirtoff, aka Erte, number 25 from a limited edition of 300, circa 1980, mounted in glazed wooden frame with silver f...
Paper
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H 36 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Erte Melisande At the Theatre Signed Art Deco Serigraph with Gold AP Signed
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A lovely and romantic limited edition serigraph with gold embellishments titled "Melisande At the Theatre" by the Father of Art Deco, Erte. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right ...
Paper
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H 37.75 in W 31.75 in D 1.5 in
Erte La Somtueuse Signed Art Deco Silver Embossed Serigraph 16/300 Framed
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A lovely and romantic limited edition serigraph with silver embossed embellishments titled "La Somtueuse" by the Father of Art Deco, Erte. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right w...
Paper