Erté Art

Directoire Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This very rare plate was produced for House Of Ertè in...

Screen print realized by Erté in 1985. Edition of L/CL (50 on 150). Hand signed in pencil lower right.

Artist: Erté Title: Freedom and Captivity Year: 1982 Medium: Serigraph with Foil Stamping, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: AP 57/70 Image Size: 25.5 x 18 inches Size: 32.75 x...

“Zsa Zsa” is a wonderful original Art Deco lithograph created by a famous Russian-born French artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Image size (with signature): 2...

BON SOIR is an original hand pulled color lithograph by the Russian-born French artist Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990) known by the pseudonym Erté. Erté, who is...

Costume Design is a modern artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower margin. I...

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...

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 ...

Le 1 is a contemporary modern artwork realized in 1968 by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph on paper. The artwork is from the Series "Les Chiffres". Hand signed o...

Le 2 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 l...

Le 3 is a contemporary artwork realized in 1968 by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph on paper. The artwork is from the Series "Les Chiffres" Hand signed on the lo...

Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) (Russian, 1892 – 1990) Manhattan Mary III, 1979 Lithograph Signed ‘Erte’ in pencil (lower right) 27.1/2 x 22.1/4 in. (70 x 56....

Troisemmè Dame from 1919 is a gouache painting on paper, 12 x 9.5 inches, framed in a custom, closed-corner, Art Deco frame to 20.25 x 18 inches. Signed recto 'Erté' mid lower right ...

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...

Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990) Title: Der RosenKavalier Year: 1980 Medium: Offset lithograph on archival paper Size: 26 x 20 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Sig...

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...

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...

La Traviata - Dancer of the Bohemian Ballet - 3rd Act is a modern artwork realized in 1948 century by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on ...

Erté originally created this delightful image representing the feminine energy of Spring for a scene in “Les Rois des Legendes” at the Folies Bergère. Catalogue - Erté: The Last Wor...

This piece is a unique, original gouache on paper by Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. Erte was a vastly diverse artist who excelled in an array of fields including fashion, jew...

Artist: Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989) Title: Lovers and Idol Year: 1980 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 106/300 Image Size...

PREMIER is an original hand pulled color lithograph by the Russian-born French artist Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990) known by the pseudonym Erté. Erté, who is best known for his elegant fashion designs which capture the Art Deco period in which he worked. One of his earliest successes was designing for the French dancer Gaby Deslys...

Original publicity lithograph for the opera, Les Mamelles de Tirésias. Signature printed lower right. Paris, 1947. The opera premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris on 3 June, 1947 ...

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the Precious Stones Suite. Image size 18.5 x 12.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Editio...

Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered on front by Erte. From the edition of 300. Artwork size 23.25 x 16.5 inches. Framed size approx 29 x 23 inches. Artwork is...

Erté first met the legendary beauty Ganna Walska in 1920 when she contacted him about creating designs for her nascent opera career. He created many desig...

Likely a dress design for Henri Bendel or B. Altman, Untitled Fashion Design from 1919 is an iconic early Erté design. Erté's stylized Villa Excelsior name stamp and the 'Composition...

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...

A unique, original gouache on paper by Érte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. Érte was a vastly diverse artist who excelled in an array of fields including fashion, jewelry, graphic ...

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

Artist: Erte Title: Summer Breeze Year: circa 1982 Medium: Serigraph, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 197/300 Image Size: 26.5 x 19 inches Size: 30.5 in. x 23 in. (77.47 cm x ...

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...

Romain De Tirtoff (Erté) (Russian/French 1892-1990. Pencil Signed lower right, numbered 226/300 lower left. Deckle lower edge. American Atelier, New York with raised stamps lower l...

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...

“Tempest” is a wonderful original Art Deco lithograph created by a famous Russian-born French artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Image size (with signature): 24 x 19 in. Framed size: 31 x 25 in. Edition 184/300. 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...

This piece is a unique, original gouache on paper by Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. Erte was a vastly diverse artist who excelled in an array of fields including fashion, jew...

ERTE (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 St. Petersburg 1892-1990 (Russian/French) Title: Final - La Gamme Technique: Original Hand Signed Gouache on paper size: 31.4 x 15.4 cm / 12.4...

Original on Gouache on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled, dated with dedication on verso. Stamped "Composition originale". Frame size 30.5 x 26.5 inches. Artwork is in e...

Untitled (Fashion Design) was created for Harper's Bazar and appeared in the February, 1920 edition of the magazine. This is a gouache painting on tissue paper measuring approximately 10 x 6.5 inches and framed in a custom, closed-corner Art Deco...

This piece is a unique, original gouache on paper by Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. Erte was a vastly diverse artist who excelled in an array of fields including fashion, jew...

Erté, considered by many as the “Father of Art Deco,” often acknowledged that his love for the theater was a great source of creativity and inspiration. He conveyed in his art a drama with which he lived his life – a dream that came from the very innermost expression of his soul. Just like theater has two faces - comedy and tragedy - Erté was a brilliant showman, as well as a quiet man who sometimes would prefer to be left alone. From a young age, he was immersed in the world of opera, ballet, and theater. When he designed costumes and sets for theatrical productions, it was a lifelong desire that he was fulfilling. “Broadway’s in Fashion” is a fitting tribute to the legendary Broadway from a man who pursued the theatrical in everything he did. In 1978, Erté was honored by the Eugene O’Neill Foundation at a gala celebration in New York entitled “Broadway’s in Fashion” for which Erté designed the poster. This led to a CBS-TV film on Erté narrated by the legendary Diana Vreeland, and an exhibition of his costume designs at the Boston Center of the Arts. This sculpture, in scarlet and black, with white gold embellishments, incorporates the elements for which Broadway is best known. Her elegant and confident posture reveals her costume, which is itself an homage to Broadway – the scarlet robe with gold tassels evokes the stage curtain as it rises to reveal the first act, the male and female dancers, energetically giving their all for each performance, and the Greek masks of comedy and tragedy...

La Pendule from Au Réveil de Passé was created in 1923 and is a gouache on paper measuring approximately 15 x 10.75 inches and framed in a custom, closed-corner Art Deco...

Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size approx 17.25 x 13 inches. Frame size approx 28.75 x 24 inches. Edition of 300. Artwork is in excellent cond...

Le 6 is a contemporary artwork realized in 1968 by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph on paper. The artwork is from the Series "Les Chiffres". ...

Original off set lithograph (poster) in colors on paper. Sheet size 30 x 24 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition.

Bronze relief sculpture on table mirror. Incised Erte signature with stamped numbered edition, foundry and date. From the edition of 250. Certific...

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

La Traviata - Rodolphe - 4th act is a modern artwork realized in 1948 century by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on...

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". ...

Whether in the draping of a silk gown worn by an opera diva, or in the sparkle of an intricately beaded headdress worn by a woman of society, Erté had an exceptionally acute visual memory of every detail of his early design creations. It was no wonder then that his fashion designs were so adeptly applied to the sculpture format. In Mermaid, we have a fine example of how Erté carried the technical possibilities of the sculpture medium to a new level. This attention to detail added to his legend as one of the Twentieth Century’s foremost artist-designers, with work represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Paris Opera House, the Smithsonian Institution and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Through Mermaid, Erté takes us beyond the female form by choosing the intriguing legendary sea creature whose upper body is that of a woman, and whose lower body is that of an aquatic creature. In quintessential Erté style...

Le Roi Yvetot (no. 227) from 1919 is a gouache painting on tissue paper mounted on board. The image size is 9.25 x 6 inches, framed in a gold-tone frame, 22.5 x 19 inches. Signed recto 'Erté' lower right, in the image and annotated verso, 'Les Rois des Lègendes, No 8, Le Roi Yvetot 227'. Erte name and 'Composition originale' stamps verso. Le Roi Yvetot is a design by Erte for the 1919 theater production of Les Rois des Lègendes. The King of Yvetot William Makepeace Thackeray: 1811 –1863 There was a king of Yvetot, Of whom renown hath little said, Who let all thoughts of glory go, And dawdled half his days a-bed; And every night, as night came round, By Jenny, with a nightcap crowned, Slept very sound: Sing ho, ho, ho! and he, he, he! That's the kind of king for me. And every day it came to pass, That four lusty meals made he; And, step by step, upon an ass, Rode abroad, his realms to see; And wherever he did stir, What think you was his escort, sir? Why, an old cur. Sing ho, ho, ho! and he, he, he! If e'er he went into excess, 'Twas from a somewhat lively thirst; But he who would his subjects bless, Odd's fish!—must wet his whistle first; And sofrom every cask they got, Our king did to himself allot, At least a pot. Sing ho, ho, ho! and he, he, he! To all the ladies of the land, A courteous king, and kind, was he; The reason why you'll understand, They named him Pater Patriae. Each year he called his fighting men, And marched a...

"La Princesse Lointaine" is a serigraph created in 1984 by Erté. Classic art deco piece with a gaudy princess in yellow and pink with a star above ...

Erté created many costumes and artworks inspired by his travels and experiences with the countries and cultures of the Asian world. In addition, the French music halls which were an ...

Embossed serigraph in colors with foil stamping on paper. Hand signed and numbered on front by Erte. From the edition of 300. Artwork size 34.5 x 26.5 inches. Framed size approx 4...

The Treasures of Indo-China, created in 1922, is a gouache on paper, 15 x 11.25 inches and framed in a custom, closed-corner Art Deco frame. Signed rec...

Copacabana presents Erté's vision of fantasy, splendor, and femininity in a statuesque model wearing a cabaret costume. The gown is noted for its luxuriant richness and design. Softe...

"The Vamps" by Erté. Set of four framed color lithographs ("Circe", "L'Empanachee," "Seductress" and "Temptress") and original folder (unframed). All four lithographs are beautifully framed under glass with a wood moulding...

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...

Martha, Act I (Chicago Opera) from 1925 is a gouache on paper measuring approximately 9 x 7 inches and framed in a custom, closed-corner frame. Signed recto 'Erté' mid-right and stamped with Erte's Villa Excelsior block stamp and 'Composition originale' verso. Annotated in fountain pen verso 'No 659 Martha I acte Pour Madame Ganna Walska...

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...

Les Rois des Lègendes, Costume pour femme ésclave from 1919 is a gouache painting on black paper, 10.75 x 9 inches, framed in a custom, closed-corner, Art Deco frame, 24 x 20 inches....

Artist: Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989) Title: Three Faces Medium: Serigraph, Signed and Numbered in pencil Edition: 92/260 Size: 24 x 18.5 inches Frame: 33 x 27 inches

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...

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...

The Hunting is a sculptural interpretation of Autumn, a lithograph from Erté’s The Four Seasons. It represents a beautiful creature – half woman, half animal – wounded by a cruel hun...

Lyre is an expertly crafted, embossed serigraph on black paper with foil stamping and an image size of 28.5 x 23.5 inches. From the edition of 650, the art is numbered 161/300 and es...

Motherhood is based on an image originally created as a costume design for Les Idoles at the Théâtre Sarah Bernhardt in 1924. Catalogue - Erté: The Last Works (Dutton, pgs. 179, 207...

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork image size 22 x 27 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Edition of 300. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authentici...

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...

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...

From the celebrated Alphabet Suite, this stunning Art Deco lithograph/serigraph was designed by the Russian-born French artist and designer known by the pseudonym Erté, and produced ...

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...

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Framed as pictured. Frame size: 34 x 28 inches. Frame may have some scratches from storage. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of ...