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.
"Peace" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1984
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Peace" patinated bronze sculpture by Erté, depicting a woman figure dressed in a beautiful long robe and wearing a crown/tiara that resembles rays, while also having a dove above he...
Bronze
"The Mystic" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Mystic" is an enchanting cold-painted Art Deco bronze sculpture, part of the esteemed "Theater in Bronze" series. This captivating piece is numbered 357/375. The sculpture portr...
Bronze
Limited Edition Cold Painted Bronze Entitled "Her Secret Admirers" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A striking embodiment of Art Deco elegance, Her Secret Admirers presents a poised and enigmatic female figure adorned in an elaborate, theatrical costume with hidden secrets. Her fin...
Bronze
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A fabulous limited edition cold painted bronze figure of an elegant beauty dressed in a full length gown looking into her pocket mirror with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail. Signed Erté, numbered 179/375, dated 1986 and with foundry mark. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 46 cm Circa: 1985 Foundry: Fine Art Acquisitions Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Erté The Last Works by Eric Estorick Page no. 104 SKU: 9104 ABOUT Erté La Coquette Erté Sculpture Erté La Coquette – Sculpture as such has been a rather late arrival in Erté’s life, but his three-dimensional creativity began long before he started to work with Paul Poiret in Paris in 1913. It began at his house in St. Petersburg in 1897, when he was five years of age and created a little theatre using his mothers empty perfume bottles...
Bronze
Limited Edition 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Heat" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A fabulous limited edition Art Deco bronze portraying an elongated female figure enveloped in flowing, flame-like drapery. The sculpture emphasises elegant line, theatrical pose, and...
Marble, Bronze
"Slave" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Slave," an exceptional bronze sculpture created by the renowned artist Erté in 1988, stands as a testament to the artist's captivating vision and meticulous craftsmanship. This part...
Bronze
"Byzantine" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Byzantine" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting a byzantine lady with traditional clothing/accessories. Signed and dated (1987)...
Bronze
"Venus" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Venus" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting a female in elegant couture with bright colors and impeccable details. Signed and d...
Bronze
"Amazon" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1985
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a magnificent bronze equestrian sculpture titled "Amazon" by the renowned artist Erté, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. This exceptional piece, numbered 335 out of a limit...
Bronze
"The Three Graces" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1997
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Three Graces" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting three beautiful ladies with graceful wear in different blue tones. Signe...
Bronze
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Femme de Luxe" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
An eyecatching limited edition bronze of an elegant woman dressed in an impressive coat lined with fur collars and decoration with gilded flames. The figure raised on an integral ste...
Bronze
Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A captivating limited edition Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty wearing a full length gown with a dramatic black and gold shawl draped across her arms with a large decorati...
Bronze
"Pleasure of the Courtesan"Bronze Sculpture by Erté, '1988'
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition "Pleasure of the Courtesan" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted and gilt bronze depicting a beautiful woman with a chain surroun...
Bronze
Limited Edition 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Stranded" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A wonderful limited edition Artist Proof Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a young woman standing on a rocky landscape surrounded by crashing waves. The bronze with excellent ename...
Bronze
1984 Erte Ltd Ed "Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Romain De Tirtoff
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
1984 Erte limited edition "Angel" bronze sculpture by Romain de Tirtoff. Comes with black pedestal dimensions: Height 42.5 inches Width 13 inches Depth 21 inches.
Bronze
Erte Romain De Tirtoff "The Hunting" Bronze Sculpture
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This sculpture represents a creature - half woman, half animal wounded by a cruel hunter. She is crying, sitting on a bed of dead leaves, holding the naked branches of a tree in orde...
20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
"Chinese Legend" by Erté An eye catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty in a full length costume resembling a Fenghuang. The bronze surface with excellent colour and detail, signed Erté, numbered 50/500, dated 1988 and with foundry mark. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 55 cm Circa: 1988 Foundry: Seven Arts Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Erte – The Last Works by Eric Estorick Page No: 152 SKU: 8260 ABOUT Erté Sculpture...
Bronze
Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty in a full length costume resembling a Fenghuang. The bronze surface with excellent color and detail, signed Erté...
Bronze
$695
H 16.75 in W 17.25 in D 2.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Golden Swan Ring Table Sculpture by Dolbi Cashier 1984
By Dolbi Cashier
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a heavy Mid-Century Modern golden bronze swan ring table sculpture by Dolbi Cashier, 1984. The ring is an ancient symbol, so perfect and simple. It has no beginning and has ...
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Bronze sculpture by Victor Roman. Signed and numbered 2/8.
Bronze
$818Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
Glass sculpture by HD-AZ for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988
By Studio Ahus, Arthur Zirnsack
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this glass sculpture by Hanne Dreutler & Arthur Zirnsack for STUDIO AHUS Sweden, 1988, offers an opportunity to own a captivating piece...
Art Glass
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Bronze
1984 Erte Ltd Ed "Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Romain De Tirtoff
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
1984 Erte limited edition "Angel" bronze sculpture by Romain de Tirtoff. Comes with black pedestal dimensions: Height 42.5 inches Width 13 inches Depth 21 inches.
Bronze
"Amazon" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1985
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a magnificent bronze equestrian sculpture titled "Amazon" by the renowned artist Erté, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. This exceptional piece, numbered 335 out of a limit...
Bronze
20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Bagshot, GB
A fantastic piece of abstract art in the form of a bronze sculpture. With sharp casting in the form of a shell motif and figurine and with a great verdi gris patina.
Bronze
Signed Wood Sculpture by Claude Litschgy "Luscoz", France 1984
Located in COLMAR, FR
A compelling studio work by Claude Litschgy (born 1949), known under the artistic name Luscoz — sculptor, plasticien, and scion of one of Alsace's most distinguished artistic familie...
Wood
Abstract bronze sculpture by Joseph Frismand, 1988
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sleek, poised, and wonderfully tactile, this bronze sculpture by Joseph Frismand captures a sense of flight in a single, sweeping gesture. The elongated, wing-like form rises from a ...
Bronze
$3,872
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze figure "Slave Girl" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A beautiful patinated Art Nouveau bronze study of a young Art Nouveau beauty sat upon a wall wearing chains with excellent variegated rich brown patina and excellent hand chased surf...
Bronze
Sculpture, bronze Ariadne riding a panther, 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Sculpture, bronze Ariadne riding a panther, 20th century
Bronze
Futurist Bronze Sculpture , The Owl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture reimagines the owl, a timeless symbol of wisdom, through the lens of abstract Futurism. The creature’s form is deconstructed into sharp planes and rhythmic volu...
Bronze
$5,096
H 7.68 in W 5.32 in D 3.65 in
Lady & The Shrimp Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture by John Farnham
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Lady & The Shrimp is created in a limited-edition bronze modelled as an abstract figure of a lady with elongated neck and small head seated on a pedestal base caressing a large s...
Bronze
Limited Edition Bronze Stag Sculpture, Signed & Numbered 1/200
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking limited-edition stag sculpture. The stag is depicted in a classic proud standing pose, with its head raised and magnificent branching antlers creating a commanding silhoue...
Bronze
$6,000 / item
H 23.5 in Dm 19 in
Apple Sculpture, White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple white bronze hand repousse Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto she...
Bronze
Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, "La Masque" Bronze Sculpture, 1986
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "La Masque", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1986, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped "161/375 FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1986" in cast. ...
Bronze
Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped in cast "256/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1984". ...
Bronze
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H 27 in W 11.25 in D 5 in L 27 in
Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'Peace' by Erté, Art Deco, France, 1984
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped "63/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1984" in cast. ...
Bronze
Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace" Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped in cast "236/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS ...
Bronze
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H 27 in W 11.25 in D 5 in
"Aphrodite" Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Erte, Limited Edition 242/375, 1986
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Aphrodite" Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 1986, signed "Erte" to base and stamped "242/375 FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1986" in...
Bronze
Vintage Signed Art Deco Erte Bronze Sculpture Titled Feather Gown
By Erté
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 17 1/4in W: 12in D: 8in This vintage Art Deco Erte (1892-1990) signed and numbered "Feather Girl" is perfect for you and your home! Romain de Tirtoff (23 November ...
Bronze
"Tanagra" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Tanagra" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting a beautiful lady based on a gouache created by Erte in 1940 for the musical comed...
Bronze
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H 17 in W 11 in D 6 in
Erte Negligee Signed 80/300 Bronze Sculpture Art Deco Vintage Fashion 1984
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An elegant and sophisticated bronze sculpture titled "Negligee" by the Father of Art Deco, Erte (Romain de Tirtoff). Estate signature on base with an annotation of 80/100. A fashiona...
Bronze
Erte "Bal Tabarin" Femme Du Monde Bronze Sculpture
By Erté
Located in Toledo, OH
"Bal Tabarin", is one of Erté’s simplest designs that dramatically portrays the elegance of his timeless work. The figure stands triumphantly atop a three-tier, star-shaped base, her...
Bronze
Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Vase "Oriental Mystery" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
An unusual limited edition cold painted bronze vase decorated with a figure of mystical lady dressed in a full length gown dancing amongst waves he...
Bronze
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H 18.5 in W 6 in D 9 in
Wonderful Signed & Numbered Erté Le Danseur Cold Painted Bronze Sculpture
By Erté
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Erte in the Art Deco style bronze sculpture - Le Danseur Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French 1892-1990) limited edition gilded and cold painted bronze, signed and numbe...
Bronze
Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Madame Butterfly" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A fabulous limited edition Art Deco bronze figure of an Oriental beauty wearing a glamorous full length dress cold painted with variegated pink, silver...
Bronze
Art Deco Woman in Feather Gown Bronze Table Sculpture Signed Erte
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an irresistible bronze table sculpture, of a woman in a feather gown, signed by Erte, numbered 292/375. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 12" W x 8...
Bronze
"Amazon" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
Impressive limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful female Amazonian warrior riding a stylized horse, signed Erté, numbered 352/375, dated 1985 and with foundry mark. Ref: 'Erté Sculptures...
Bronze
1984 Erte Ltd Ed "Perfume" Bronze Sculpture by Romain De Tirtoff
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
1984 Erte limited edition "Perfume" bronze sculpture by Romain de Tirtoff. Comes with black pedestal dimensions: Height 40 inches Width 11 inches Depth 18 inches.
Bronze