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.
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 ...
Gouache
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.
Lithograph
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...
Screen
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...
Bronze
Harvest, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Harvest by Erté, Russian (1892–1990) Date: 1987 Embossed Screenprint with Foil, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 300, HC 8/18 Size: 16 x 29 in. (40.64 x 73.66 cm) Frame Size:...
Screen
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.
Lithograph, Screen
Cloudy Morning, Framed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erté Title: Cloudy Morning Year: circa 1980 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 83/112 Image Size: 21 x 14 inches Frame Size: 35 x 27 inches
Screen
Le 5 - Contemporary Lithograph on Paper, Signed Artist's Proof, 1968
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Le 5 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...
Lithograph
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 ...
Lithograph
$4,600
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...
Gouache
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...
Screen
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...
Ceramic
La Traviata - Rodolphe - 4th act - Drawing by Erté - 1948
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
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...
Gouache
Le 8 Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist's Proof, 1968, Unframed
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...
Lithograph
La Fonctionaire, Elle
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990) Title: La Fonctionaire, Elle. Year: February 26 1962 Medium: Original gouache Paper: Canson Mongolfier Size paper: 14.75 x ...
Gouache
Le 1 - Contemporary Lithograph on Paper, Signed Artist's Proof, 1968
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
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...
Lithograph
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". ...
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.
Lithograph, Screen
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...
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.
Lithograph, Screen
Letter E Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist Proof, 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
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...
Lithograph
Letter Y Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist Proof, 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...
Lithograph, Screen
Letter Q Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist Proof, 1976
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...
Lithograph
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Der RosenKavalier 1980, Erté
By Erté
Located in Fairfield, CT
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...
Offset
Le 3 Contemporary Lithograph, Signed Artist's Proof, 1968, Unframed
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
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...
Lithograph
Diva II Limited Edition Porcelain Plate, Art Deco, 1990s, Unframed
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Diva II Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This very rare plate was produced for House Of Ertè in fi...
Porcelain
The Temptress - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
The Temptress is a modern artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored lithograph. Hand signed on the lower margin. On the lower margin « HC ». Provenanc...
Lithograph
Letter U Lithograph by Erté, Artist Proof, 1976, Unframed
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter U - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
Lithograph
Letter I Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist Proof, 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...
Screen, Lithograph
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 'Y' from the Alphabet Suite Year: 1976 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition:...
Screen
Plum Blossom Porcelain Plate, Art Deco, Limited Edition, 1990s
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...
Porcelain
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...
Bronze
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...
Lithograph
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...
Screen
Bamboo Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco Style, Signed Edition of 375, 1989
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...
Bronze
$14,850
The Hunting
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
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...
Bronze
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...
Glass
Summer Breeze, Large Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, Edition of 375, 1987
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Bronze sculpture. Incised Erte signature with stamped numbered edition, foundry and date. Edition 238/375. Size: 23.5 x 10 x 11 inches. Published by Chalk and Vermillion and Seven...
Bronze
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...
Lithograph
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 ...
Screen
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)
Lithograph
Signed Art Deco lithograph by Erte, Manhattan Mary III, 1979
By Erté
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
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....
Lithograph
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...
Paper, 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: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 106/300 Image Size: 1...
Screen
"La Princesse Lointaine", Erte, Original Serigraph numbered 291/300, Art Deco
By Erté
Located in Dallas, TX
"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 ...
Lithograph, Screen
$9,850
Copacabana
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
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...
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Screen
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...
Gouache
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...
Screen, Paper
Érte, "Les chatters, deuxieme version", unique gouache, hand signed
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
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 ...
Gouache
Marriage Dance Embossed Serigraph, Hand Signed, 33x39 Inches, 1990
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Marriage Dance, from Love and Passion suite. Embossed serigraph with foil stamping on paper. Hand signed lower right by Erte. Hand numbered CLXXV/CLXXV lower left. Sheet size: 29...
Foil
The Vamps by Erté set of four framed lithographs and original folder with tassel
By Erté
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"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...
Lithograph
Enchantress (large hand signed foil stamped embossed serigraph)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors with foil stamping and embossment on wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Erte. Hand numbered LXXIX/CL lower left. Artwork size: 33 x 26 inches. Frame size:...
Foil
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...
Paper, Screen
$9,850
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...
Bronze
Letter N Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, 198/350, Framed
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered 198/350 lower left. Sheet size: 25.25 x 18.62 inches. Image size: 15.75 x 10....
Paper, Screen
Myths Suite Serigraphs, Hand Signed, Foil Stamped, Embossed, Framed
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Myths Suite (Circe & Diana). Serigraph in colors with foil stamping and embossment on wove paper. Each hand signed lower right by Erte. Each hand numbered CI/CL lower left (ma...
Foil
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....
Paper, Screen
l' Oeuf a Gober
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990) Title: l' Oeuf a Gober Year: 1958 Medium: Original gouache Paper: Canson Mongolfier Paper size: 14.2 x 10.65 inches Signa...
Gouache
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...
Gouache