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Erté Art

Russian, 1892-1990

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.

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Artist: Erté
Ermine Brocade, 1987
Ermine Brocade, 1987

Ermine Brocade, 1987

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ermine Brocade is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on black paper with foil stamping and an image size of 27 x 25 inches. From the edition of 580, the art is numbered 24/300 a...

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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Daydream, 1986
Daydream, 1986

Daydream, 1986

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

Daydream is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on paper with foil stamping and an image size of 11.5 x 25.5 inches. From the edition of 418, the art is numbered 83/300 and signe...

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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Beyla Original Gouache on Paper, Art Deco Style, Framed, Circa 1950
Beyla Original Gouache on Paper, Art Deco Style, Framed, Circa 1950

Beyla Original Gouache on Paper, Art Deco Style, Framed, Circa 1950

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Unique, one of a kind original gouache on paper from Harper's Bazar series. Hand signed lower front by Erte; titled top front with studio catalog number on verso. Sheet size 10.7...

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1950s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Letter Q - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976

Letter Q - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph/Serigraph. Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 350 prints. From the suite "Alphabet". Excellent condition.

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Capricorn, Hand Signed Screen Print, Art Deco, Edition of 350, 1982, Framed
Capricorn, Hand Signed Screen Print, Art Deco, Edition of 350, 1982, Framed

Capricorn, Hand Signed Screen Print, Art Deco, Edition of 350, 1982, Framed

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the Zodiac Suite. Framed size approx 31 x 26 inches. Artwork in excellent condition. Additional images are available upon request. Certif...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Paper

La Princesse Lointaine: Porteurs d' Eventails, Signed Original Gouache on Paper
La Princesse Lointaine: Porteurs d' Eventails, Signed Original Gouache on Paper

La Princesse Lointaine: Porteurs d' Eventails, Signed Original Gouache on Paper

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Original on Gouache on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled, dated with dedication on verso by Erte. Stamped "Composition originale". Frame size 29 x 24.5 inches. Artwork s...

Category

1920s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Nature's Vanity Hand Signed Screen Print, Art Deco, 1982, Edition of 300, Framed
Nature's Vanity Hand Signed Screen Print, Art Deco, 1982, Edition of 300, Framed

Nature's Vanity Hand Signed Screen Print, Art Deco, 1982, Edition of 300, Framed

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25 x 18 inches. Sheet size 32 x 24 inches. Framed as pictured. Frame size approx. 38 x 30 inches. Artwork is in excellent conditi...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Paper

Fish Bowl, Erté, Original Lithograph (Signed)
Fish Bowl, Erté, Original Lithograph (Signed)

Fish Bowl, Erté, Original Lithograph (Signed)

By Erté

Located in New York, NY

“Fish Bowl” is a wonderful original Art Deco lithograph created by a famous Russian-born French artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Image size (including signature): 21 x 16 in. Framed Size: 52 x 26 in. Edition 149/300. The artwork is framed. Signed by the artist on the bottom right corner. It is in excellent condition. Known as the “Father of Art Deco,” he created elegant decorative images that are timeless in their beauty and sophistication. Clean lines of his glamorous and evocative works resemble the geometry of Classical Greek pottery and Japanese art of woodblock prints. Erté’s artworks...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Coming of the Spring
The Coming of the Spring

The Coming of the Spring

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Coming of Spring" 1982, is an original colors serigraph on Wove paper by renown Russian/French artist Erte, AKA Romain de Tirtoff, 1882-1990. It is hand sign...

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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Screen

La Marguerite
La Marguerite

La Marguerite

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork is an original gouache on Canson Mongolfier paper titled "La Marguerite," by Russian/French Artist Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, 1892-1990. It is...

Category

1950s Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

The Clasp Large Screen Print, Signed, 1983, Edition of 150, Framed
The Clasp Large Screen Print, Signed, 1983, Edition of 150, Framed

The Clasp Large Screen Print, Signed, 1983, Edition of 150, Framed

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the Roman Numeral edition of 150. Framed size approx 50 x 34 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity inc...

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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Latin Quarter, 1978, Erté
Latin Quarter, 1978, Erté

Latin Quarter, 1978, Erté

By Erté

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990) Title: Latin Quarter Year: 1978 Medium: Lithograph on premium paper Size: 27.75 x 22.75 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by...

Category

1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Mah Jongg" 1985, is an original colors serigraph with embossing and gold foil stamping on Wove black paper by renown Russian/French artist Erte, AKA Romain de Ti...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Rigoletto, Erté
Rigoletto, Erté

ErtéRigoletto, Erté, 1988

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Rigoletto, Erté

By Erté

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990) Title: Rigoletto Year: 1988 Medium: Bronze Edition: 145/375 Size: 19.75 x 18.13 x 5.75 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Incised wi...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Twilight Limited Edition Ceramic Plate, Royal Doulton, 1990s, Unframed
Twilight Limited Edition Ceramic Plate, Royal Doulton, 1990s, Unframed

Twilight Limited Edition Ceramic Plate, Royal Doulton, 1990s, Unframed

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Twilight Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This plate was produced by Royal Doulton, an English ceramic manufacturing company fo...

Category

1990s Erté Art

Materials

Ceramic

La Coquette, Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, Edition of 375, 1986
La Coquette, Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, Edition of 375, 1986

La Coquette, Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, Edition of 375, 1986

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Cold painted bronze sculpture. Incised Erte signature with stamped numbered edition, foundry and date. Edition 280/375. Size: 18.25 x 8 x 7.5 inches. Published by Fine Art Acquisi...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Sunrise
Sunrise

Sunrise

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990) Title: Sunrise Year: 1984 Medium: Color serigraph, with stamped gold foil Paper: Wove Edition: Numbered 285/300 in pencil ...

Category

1980s Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Screen

The Hunting, Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, Edition of 375, 1985
The Hunting, Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, Edition of 375, 1985

The Hunting, Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, Edition of 375, 1985

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Bronze sculpture. Incised Erte signature with stamped numbered edition, foundry and date. From the edition of 375. Size: 15 x 12 x 6 inches. Published by Fine Art Acquisitions. C...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Letter V Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, EA Edition, Framed
Letter V Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, EA Edition, Framed

Letter V Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, EA Edition, Framed

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered EA lower left (there is also a main edition of 350). Sheet size: 25.5 x 19.25...

Category

1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Diana, Art Deco Glass Sculpture, Limited Edition of 300, 2004
Diana, Art Deco Glass Sculpture, Limited Edition of 300, 2004

Diana, Art Deco Glass Sculpture, Limited Edition of 300, 2004

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Limited edition encased glass Art Deco vase with raised and etched design in frosted and cranberry glass colors. Holds Erte signature to lower right of figure. Stamp numbered with fo...

Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Glass

Jacquette
Jacquette

Jacquette

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian, 1892-1990) Title: Jaquette Year: Circa 1935 Medium: Gouache on paper Paper size: 14.5 x 10.5 inches Signature: Signed lower ri...

Category

1930s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Les Mamelles de Tirésias - Choriste - 2nd act - Drawing by Erté - 1947
Les Mamelles de Tirésias - Choriste - 2nd act - Drawing by Erté - 1947

Les Mamelles de Tirésias - Choriste - 2nd act - Drawing by Erté - 1947

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Les Mamelles de Tirésias - Choriste - 2nd act is a modern artwork realized in 1947 century by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower mar...

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1940s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

The Dancer, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erté
The Dancer, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erté

The Dancer, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erté

By Erté

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989) Title: The Dancer from the At the Theatre Suite Year: 1983 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 165/300 Image Size: 22 x 16...

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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Letter H Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist Proof, 1976
Letter H Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist Proof, 1976

Letter H Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist Proof, 1976

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Letter H - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...

Category

1980s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Tomorrow Afternoon, Art Deco Gouache Drawing, Signed, 1951, Framed
Tomorrow Afternoon, Art Deco Gouache Drawing, Signed, 1951, Framed

Tomorrow Afternoon, Art Deco Gouache Drawing, Signed, 1951, Framed

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...

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1950s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Love's Enchantment Limited edition silver, gold and onyx pearl & diamond brooch
Love's Enchantment Limited edition silver, gold and onyx pearl & diamond brooch

Love's Enchantment Limited edition silver, gold and onyx pearl & diamond brooch

By Erté

Located in New York, NY

Erte Love's Enchantment, ca. 1980 Sterling silver brooch with 14K gold, onyx background and mother of pearl woman's head set with (4) full cut round brilliant diamonds 1 1/2 in diam...

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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

The Plumed Lithograph, Contemporary Style, Signed, 1970s, Unframed
The Plumed Lithograph, Contemporary Style, Signed, 1970s, Unframed

The Plumed Lithograph, Contemporary Style, Signed, 1970s, Unframed

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

The plumed is a modern artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph. Hand signed on the lower margin. Provenance : - Collection Serge Leeman.

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Lady with a Rose
Lady with a Rose

Lady with a Rose

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990) Title: Lady with a Rose Year: 1980 Medium: Color serigraph Edition: Numbered 180/300 in pencil Image size: 13.75 x 9 inches Framed size: 29.25 x 22 inches Signature: Hand signed in pencil Condition: Excellent Frame: Custom framed in a wooden silver frame, with silver color bevel and fabric matting Description: Created 1980, published 1985. With the blind stamp of the publisher, Circle Fine Art, Chicago IL at the lower left side About the artist: Romain Erte was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia. The only son of an admiral in the Imperial Fleet, he was raised amidst Russia's social elite. As a young boy, he was fascinated by the Persian miniatures he found in his father's library. These exotic, brightly patterned designs continued to be important to him and influenced the development of his style. He moved to Paris at the age of eighteen and took the name Erte, from the French pronunciation of his initials, R and T. In 1915 he began his long relationship with Harper's Bazaar, during which time he created over 240 covers for the magazine. His fashion designs also appeared in many other publications, making him one of the most widely recognized artists of the 1920s. He also designed costumes and sets for the theater. In 1976 the French government awarded Erte the title of Officer of Arts and Letters, and in 1982 the Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris was bestowed upon him. His work is in many prominent museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The designs created by Erté during his long and illustrious life influenced not only the world of theatre, film and fashion, but an entire art movement as well. The genius of the artist is evidenced by an enormous body of work that is considered among the most influential and unique of the 20th century. Erté—Romain de Tirtoff—was born in Russia in 1892, and died at age 97 in 1990. His legendary career spanned nearly the entire length of his life. In 1912, Erté moved to Paris and his unique talent was immediately recognized by the city's most established couturiers. In 1915, he began an association with Harper's Bazaar by designing covers of each of their magazines for the next 22 years. The influence of his work as a result of the high visibility of this periodical influenced an entire art movement that was to become known as "Art Deco". Throughout this period, the artist also created original costume and fashion designs for many of the era's most renowned screen actresses, including Joan Crawford, Lillian Gish, Marion Davies, Anna Pavlova, Norma Shearer and others. His creations for the stage included extravagent designs for productions at such venues as New York's Radio City Music Hall, the Casino de Paris and the Paris Opera, as well as for the Folies-Bergères and George White...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Flapper Embossed Serigraph by Erte, Art Deco Style, 1990, Signed
Flapper Embossed Serigraph by Erte, Art Deco Style, 1990, Signed

Flapper Embossed Serigraph by Erte, Art Deco Style, 1990, Signed

By Erté

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Erté Title: Flapper Medium: Embossed serigraph Year: 1990 Edition: CCXXII/CCC Sheet Size: 41 3/4" x 29 1/4" Image Size: 35 1/4" x 23 1/4" Signature: Stamped signature

Category

1990s Surrealist Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Willow Tree, Art Deco Embossed Screenprint by Erté
Willow Tree, Art Deco Embossed Screenprint by Erté

Willow Tree, Art Deco Embossed Screenprint by Erté

By Erté

Located in Long Island City, NY

Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - Willow Tree, Portfolio: Asian Princesses Suite, Year: 1986, Medium: Embossed Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 73/300, Image Size...

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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Le Rideau de l'Hiver
Le Rideau de l'Hiver

Le Rideau de l'Hiver

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Le Rideau de l'Hiver ( The Winter Curtain)" 1980 is an original color serigraph by Russian artist Erte ( Romain De Tirtoff) Russian, 1892-1990. It is hand signed...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Other Medium

Letter W Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed
Letter W Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed

Letter W Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered 172/350 lower left. Sheet size: 25.5 x 18.62 inches. Image size: 15.75 x 10....

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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Elegant Lithograph Print, Art Deco Style, Signed, 20th Century, 27.5"
Elegant Lithograph Print, Art Deco Style, Signed, 20th Century, 27.5"

Elegant Lithograph Print, Art Deco Style, Signed, 20th Century, 27.5"

By Erté

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) (Russian, 1892 – 1990) Elegant, 1990 Lithograph Signed ‘Erte’ in pencil (lower right) 27.1/2 x 22.1/4 in. (70 x 56.5 cm.) (sheet size)

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Bayadère Screen Print, Hand Signed Artist's Proof, Contemporary, 1970s
Bayadère Screen Print, Hand Signed Artist's Proof, Contemporary, 1970s

Bayadère Screen Print, Hand Signed Artist's Proof, Contemporary, 1970s

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Bayadère is a modern artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored screen print. Hand signed on the lower margin. Artist's proof Provenance : - Collectio...

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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Melisande from the At the Theatre Suite, Art Deco Lithograph by Erte
Melisande from the At the Theatre Suite, Art Deco Lithograph by Erte

Melisande from the At the Theatre Suite, Art Deco Lithograph by Erte

By Erté

Located in Long Island City, NY

This glamorous screenprint was created by Russian-born French artist Erte. Erte is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he w...

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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

American Millionairess
American Millionairess

American Millionairess

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

The inspiration for this sculpture comes from Erté's original costume design entitled "Texas," for the 1917 New York stage production of "The American Millionaires." This spectacular...

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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Letter J Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed
Letter J Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed

Letter J Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered 20/350 lower left. Sheet size: 25.5 x 18.56 inches. Image size: 15.75 x 10.5...

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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Letter F - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1977

Letter F - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1977

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Edition of 350 pieces. The twenty-six letters of the Alfabet were executed in the dual mediums of lithograph and screen print. Hand signed and numbered in pencil by the Artist.

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

La Violette
La Violette

La Violette

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork, titled "La violette" 1958, is an original gouache on Canson Montgolfier paper by Russian/French artist Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, 1892-1990. It is hand signed in black in...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Three Graces" Edition AP6/25 signed Erté
Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Three Graces" Edition AP6/25 signed Erté

Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Three Graces" Edition AP6/25 signed Erté

By Erté

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and authentic serigraph by the renowned Art Deco master Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), titled "Three Graces." This exceptional work comes from Erté’s celebrated series of cos...

Category

1980s Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Letter 'O' from the Alphabet Suite, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
The Letter 'O' from the Alphabet Suite, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte

The Letter 'O' from the Alphabet Suite, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte

By Erté

Located in Long Island City, NY

This glamorous screenprint was created by Russian-born French artist Erte. Erte is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he w...

Category

1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Norina's Room, Gouache on Paper, Signed, Contemporary, 1970s
Norina's Room, Gouache on Paper, Signed, Contemporary, 1970s

Norina's Room, Gouache on Paper, Signed, Contemporary, 1970s

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Norina's Room is an artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Gouache on paper, hand signed lower right. Titled on rear. cm. 28x18 Good conditions. Romain de Tirtoff, know...

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Riviera
Riviera

Riviera

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990) Title: Riviera Year: 1979 Medium: Color serigraph Edition: Numbered LXXXV/CLXXXII in pencil Image size: 20 x 14.25 inches Framed size: 38.25 x 32.5 inches Signature: Hand signed in pencil Condition: Excellent Frame: Custom framed in a wooden silver frame, with silver color bevel and fabric matting Description: With the blind stamp of the publisher, Circle Fine Art, Chicago IL at the lower left corner. Referenced and pictured in the artist catalogue raisonne, Erte at 95, The Complete Graphic Work by Martin Lee, plate #121. About the artist: Romain Erte was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia. The only son of an admiral in the Imperial Fleet, he was raised amidst Russia's social elite. As a young boy, he was fascinated by the Persian miniatures he found in his father's library. These exotic, brightly patterned designs continued to be important to him and influenced the development of his style. He moved to Paris at the age of eighteen and took the name Erte, from the French pronunciation of his initials, R and T. In 1915 he began his long relationship with Harper's Bazaar, during which time he created over 240 covers for the magazine. His fashion designs also appeared in many other publications, making him one of the most widely recognized artists of the 1920s. He also designed costumes and sets for the theater. In 1976 the French government awarded Erte the title of Officer of Arts and Letters, and in 1982 the Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris was bestowed upon him. His work is in many prominent museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The designs created by Erté during his long and illustrious life influenced not only the world of theatre, film and fashion, but an entire art movement as well. The genius of the artist is evidenced by an enormous body of work that is considered among the most influential and unique of the 20th century. Erté—Romain de Tirtoff—was born in Russia in 1892, and died at age 97 in 1990. His legendary career spanned nearly the entire length of his life. In 1912, Erté moved to Paris and his unique talent was immediately recognized by the city's most established couturiers. In 1915, he began an association with Harper's Bazaar by designing covers of each of their magazines for the next 22 years. The influence of his work as a result of the high visibility of this periodical influenced an entire art movement that was to become known as "Art Deco". Throughout this period, the artist also created original costume and fashion designs for many of the era's most renowned screen actresses, including Joan Crawford, Lillian Gish, Marion Davies, Anna Pavlova, Norma Shearer and others. His creations for the stage included extravagent designs for productions at such venues as New York's Radio City Music Hall, the Casino de Paris and the Paris Opera, as well as for the Folies-Bergères and George White...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Raspoutine, Costume d'Hiver
Raspoutine, Costume d'Hiver

Raspoutine, Costume d'Hiver

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork, titled "Raspoutine, Costume d'Hiver," is an original gouache on Canson Montgolfier paper by Russian/French artist Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, 1892-1990. It is hand signed ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Le 7 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist's Proof, 1960s
Le 7 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist's Proof, 1960s

Le 7 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist's Proof, 1960s

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Le 7 is a contemporary artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph on paper. The artwork is from the Series "Les Chiffres". ...

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1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Le 4 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist's Proof, 1970s
Le 4 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist's Proof, 1970s

Le 4 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist's Proof, 1970s

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Le 4 is a contemporary artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph on paper. The artwork is from the Series "Les Chiffres". Hand signed on the ...

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1960s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Scaramouche - Pierrette, Art Deco Gouache Drawing, Signed, 1979
Scaramouche - Pierrette, Art Deco Gouache Drawing, Signed, 1979

Scaramouche - Pierrette, Art Deco Gouache Drawing, Signed, 1979

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Scaramouche - Pierrette is a contemporary artwork realized in 1979 century by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower margin. Titled an...

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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Rose Dancer, Art Deco Screenprint by Erté
Rose Dancer, Art Deco Screenprint by Erté

Rose Dancer, Art Deco Screenprint by Erté

By Erté

Located in Long Island City, NY

Erte, Russian (1892 - 1990) - Rose Dancer, Year: 1984, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 242/300, Size: 26 x 17 in. (66.04 x 43.18 cm), Frame Size: 38...

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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

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Screen

Le 9 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist's Proof, 1969, Unframed
Le 9 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist's Proof, 1969, Unframed

Le 9 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist's Proof, 1969, Unframed

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Le 9 is a contemporary artwork realized in 1969 by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph on paper. The artwork is from the Series "Les Chiffres" Hand signed on the lo...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Erté art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Erté art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red, blue, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Erté in screen print, gouache, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Erté art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alexandre Iacovleff, Robin Morris, and Walter Schnackenberg. Erté art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $40,000, while the average work can sell for $3,000.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Romain de Tirtoff, best known under the pseudonym Erté, is a Russian-born French artist best known for art deco style. Erté worked in a wide array of fields, influencing fashion, costume and interior decor. Erté secured a contract with Harper’s Bazaar in 1915 where he produced fashion illustrations that are still highly coveted by collectors today. Browse a range of Erté work on 1stDibs.