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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
Zephyr I - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1985
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Screen print realized by Erté in 1985. Edition of L/CL (50 on 150). Hand signed in pencil lower right.
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Letter I - by Erté - 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter I - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is from the suite "Letter...
Category

1980s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

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...
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1930s Art Deco Erté Art

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Gouache

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

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Metal, Gold, Silver

Masc Regis - Tempera by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Masc Regis is a modern artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed clored tempera on paper. Hand signed on the lower margin. Provenance: Coll. G. Carandente, Roma...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

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Tempera

Madame De Chateaubedeau
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork, titled "Madame De Chateaubedeau," circa 1935, is an original gouache by Russian/French artist Erte, Romain De Tirtoff 1892-1990. It is hand sig...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

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...
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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

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Screen

The Letter 'C' 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 ...
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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

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Screen

Erté, "Costume pour le Raspoutine, " unique gouache, hand signed
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a unique, original gouache on paper by Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. It was created in 1957 as a costume design for a cabaret show and is from the private coll...
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1950s Modern Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Letter W - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter W - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Erte (Roman de Tirtoff) Original Set Design for the Opera Dreams of Vienna
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Erte Roman de Tirtoff:1892-1990. Well listed and very important Russian artist. Most famous for his set decorations and art deco design. He has an auc...
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1940s Art Deco Erté Art

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Gouache

Letter U - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1950
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 350 prints. Near perfect conditions. From the suite "Alphabet". Edition 191/350.
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1950s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Broadway's in Fashion
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
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...
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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Pursuit of Flore, Art Deco Screenprint with Foil by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erté Title: Pursuit of Flore Year: circa 1985 Medium: Embossed Serigraph with foil stamping, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 54/300 Image Size: 33 x 26.5 in. (83.82 ...
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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

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Foil

Signed art deco lithography by Erte, Elegant 1990
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)
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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

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Lithograph

Letter N - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter N - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is from the suite "Letter...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Letter C - by Erté - 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter C - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff. Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is from the suite "Letters...
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1980s Contemporary Erté Art

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Screen, Lithograph

Plum Blossom - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Plum Blossom Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This charming and very rare plate was produced for H...
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1990s Art Deco Erté Art

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Porcelain

The Letter 'C' from the Alphabet Suite, 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 ...
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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Letter "S" from Alphabet Suite (Signed Erté)
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

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Lithograph

Bamboo (bronze sculpture)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Bronze sculpture. Incised Erte signature with stamp numbered edition, foundry and date. From the edition of 375. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Artwork is in excellent co...
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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

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Bronze

Bamboo (bronze sculpture)
Bamboo (bronze sculpture)
$3,850 Sale Price
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Letter X - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Limited edition of 350 prints. From the suite “Alphabet”. Excellent condition. Lithograph/Serigraph.
Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Letter M - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter M- from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Twilight - Ceramic Collector Plate - 1990
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...
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1990s Erté Art

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Ceramic

ON THE AVENUE (SCULPTURE)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Bronze sculpture.. Incised artist signature; stamp numbered with foundry and date. Edition: Of 375. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Artwork is in excellent condition. All...
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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

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Bronze

ON THE AVENUE (SCULPTURE)
ON THE AVENUE (SCULPTURE)
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Erté, Paysan Garçon, unique gouache, hand signed
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
A unique, original gouache on paper by Erté, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. Erté was a vastly diverse artist who excelled in an array of fields including fashion, jewelry, graphic ...
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1950s Modern Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Erte, "Phi-Phi, décor fait pour les Bouffes-Parisiens", unique gouache
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
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...
Category

1950s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Letter O - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Limited edition of 350 prints. From the suite “Alphabet”. Excellent condition. Lithograph/Serigraph.
Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Leo, from the Zodiac suite
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990) Title: Leo Year: 1982 Medium: Color serigraph Edition: Numbered 281/350 in pencil Image size: 17 x 12.75 inches Framed s...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Bayadère - Screen Print by Erté - 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

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Screen

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

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Screen

Letter Q - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Q - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is from the suite "Letter...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Le 9 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
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...
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1960s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Letter T - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter T - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is from the suite "Letters of the Alphabet", 1976. Hand signed on the lower margin. Artist Proof (PA). Provenance Personal Collection Serge Leeman. According to the fascinating story of the alfabeth.Letter T stands...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Letter S - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Limited edition of 350 prints. From the suite "Alphabet". Excellent condition. Lithograph/Serigraph.
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Le 8 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Le 8 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...
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1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

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

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Lithograph

Phi-Phi, rideau - Phidias - Premier acte fait pour les Bouffes-Parisiens
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
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...
Category

1950s Modern Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Letter O - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter O - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Le 0 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Le 0 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 l...
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1960s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Letter F - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter F - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Letter Z - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Z - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

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Screen, Lithograph

Letter X - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter X - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
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1970s Contemporary Erté Art

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Lithograph

Letter Y - by Erté - 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Y - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
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1980s Contemporary Erté Art

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Screen, Lithograph

Erté, "Phi-Phi, les Modeles de Phidias, " unique gouache, hand signed
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a unique gouache on paper by Erté, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. This piece was created in 1940 as a costume design for a cabaret show entitled Phi-Phi. It is from t...
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1940s Modern Erté Art

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Gouache

Roaring Twenties
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
Erté is largely credited with creating the look of the Jazz Age. The 'Roaring Twenties' is a phrase used to describe the 1920s, principally in North America, but also in London and P...
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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

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Bronze

Lyre, 1990
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
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...
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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

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Paper, Screen

Cosi Fan Tutte Fleurdelise (original gouache on paper)
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 with studio catalog number on verso. Sheet size 15 x 10.5 inch...
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1950s Art Deco Erté Art

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Gouache

Motherhood
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
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...
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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

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Bronze

The Letter 'Y' from the Alphabet Suite, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989) Title: The Letter 'D' from the Alphabet Suite Year: 1976 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: X...
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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

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Screen

The Letter I from the Alphabet Suite, 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...
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1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Lovers and Idol, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989) Title: Lovers and Idol Year: 1980 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 106/300 Image Size...
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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

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Screen

Ermine Brocade (bronze sculpture)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Bronze sculpture with hand-applied patina and polished embellishments. Incised Erte signature with stamped numbered edition, foundry and date. From the edition of 375. Published by...
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1990s Art Deco Erté Art

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Bronze

Summer Breeze, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erté
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
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 ...
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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

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Screen

Joy of Life (sculpture on table mirror)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Bronze relief sculpture on table mirror. Incised Erte signature with stamped numbered edition, foundry and date. From the edition of 250. Certific...
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1980s Art Deco Erté Art

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Bronze

Cabaret
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cabaret, so evocative of cabaret-style shows, was a costume design for a 1940 production entitled 'Dream Waltz' by Oscar Strauss, based on a novella from 1905 by Hans Müller-Einingen...
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20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

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Bronze

Erté, "Prologue, femme de feu, " unique gouache, hand signed
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
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...
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1950s Art Deco Erté Art

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Gouache

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) - Manhattan Mary IV: serigraph Broadway musical
By Erté
Located in London, GB
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) (1892-1990) 'Manhattan Mary IV' Serigraph (Silk screen print) (Artist's Proof IL/L) Signed in pencil 70 x 56cm (sheet) 41.5 x 3...
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1920s Modern Erté Art

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Screen

Erté, Raspoutine, troisieme mannequin, unique gouache, hand signed
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
A unique, original gouache on paper by cabaret costume designer, Erté, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. Created in 1959 for the cabaret show, Folies Pigalle. From the private collect...
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1950s Modern Erté Art

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Gouache

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

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Paper, Screen

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.
Questions About Erté Art
  • 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.
  • 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.

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