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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
La Fonctionaire, Elle
La Fonctionaire, Elle

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Sylvia
Sylvia

Sylvia

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

1930s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Letter X - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976
Letter X - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976

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

Lithograph, Screen

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

Norina's Room - Gouache by Erté - 1970s
Norina's Room - Gouache by Erté - 1970s

Norina's Room - Gouache by Erté - 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

Traviata - Rodolphe - 2nd act - Drawing by Erté - 1948
Traviata - Rodolphe - 2nd act - Drawing by Erté - 1948

Traviata - Rodolphe - 2nd act - Drawing by Erté - 1948

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Traviata - Rodolphe - 2nd act is a modern artwork realized in 1948 century by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower margin. Titled and numbered "9893" on the back. Includes frame Provenance : - Erté personal collection. - Serge Leeman collection. Erté is responsible for the costumes and sets for Les Mamelles de Tirésias. This opera bouffe in two acts by Francis Poulenc based on a play by Guillaume Apollinaire...

Category

1940s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

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

Letter I -  by Erté - 1976
Letter I -  by Erté - 1976

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

Screen, Lithograph

Therese
Therese

Therese

By Erté

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

l' Oeuf a Gober
l' Oeuf a Gober

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970

Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

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...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Copacabana (large hand signed foil stamped embossed serigraph)
Copacabana (large hand signed foil stamped embossed serigraph)

Copacabana (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 154/300 lower left. Sheet size: 34 x 29 inches. Frame size: 43...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Foil

Le 2 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
Le 2 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

Le 2 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

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...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Hunting
The Hunting

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...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Le 8 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
Le 8 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

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...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

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

Letter U - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1950
Letter U - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1950

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.

Category

1950s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Glamour - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990
Glamour - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990

Glamour - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

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

Category

1990s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Porcelain

Le 4  - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
Le 4  - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

Le 4 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

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 ...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Letter U - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
Letter U - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s

Letter U - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s

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...

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Dancer -  Tempera by Erté - 1970s
The Dancer -  Tempera by Erté - 1970s

The Dancer - Tempera by Erté - 1970s

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

The Dancer 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...

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Tempera

Masc Regis -  Tempera by Erté - 1970s
Masc Regis -  Tempera by Erté - 1970s

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...

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Tempera

Le 7  - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
Le 7  - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

Le 7 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

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". ...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Le 3 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
Le 3 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

Le 3 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

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...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

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

Art Deco "Woman and Window" Pen & Ink Drawing on Paper signed Erté
Art Deco "Woman and Window" Pen & Ink Drawing on Paper signed Erté

Art Deco "Woman and Window" Pen & Ink Drawing on Paper signed Erté

By Erté

Located in New York, NY

This original pen and ink drawing on paper, titled “Woman and Window,” is a rare and captivating example of Erté’s (Romain de Tirtoff’s) early work, showcasing his signature elegance...

Category

1930s Erté Art

Materials

Ink

Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Curtain" signed Erté
Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Curtain" signed Erté

Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Curtain" signed Erté

By Erté

Located in New York, NY

This striking serigraph, titled "Curtain" and signed by the legendary Art Deco master Erté, exemplifies his celebrated ability to merge elegance with artistic precision. Created in 1...

Category

1970s Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

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...

Category

1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

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...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Martha, Act I (Chicago Opera), 1925
Martha, Act I (Chicago Opera), 1925

Martha, Act I (Chicago Opera), 1925

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

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...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Hindu Princess Embossed Serigraph, Hand Signed, XLIX/CCL, Art Deco
Hindu Princess Embossed Serigraph, Hand Signed, XLIX/CCL, Art Deco

Hindu Princess Embossed Serigraph, Hand Signed, XLIX/CCL, Art Deco

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Embossed serigraph with foil stamping on paper. Hand signed lower right by Erte. Hand numbered XLIX/CCL lower left. Sheet size: 29.5 x 40.5 inches. Frame size: 41 x 52 inches. P...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Foil

Sisters
Sisters

Sisters

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sisters was inspired by a gouache painting from 1921 entitled 'Les baisers pervers ou la brune et la blonde' and is a wonderful example of an invention of Erté's from the early 1920s...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Untitled Fashion Design, 1919
Untitled Fashion Design, 1919

Untitled Fashion Design, 1919

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

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...

Category

1910s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache

The Letter I from the Alphabet Suite, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
The Letter I from the Alphabet Suite, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte

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...

Category

1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Pursuit of Flore, Art Deco Screenprint with Foil by Erte
Pursuit of Flore, Art Deco Screenprint with Foil by Erte

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 ...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Foil

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

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 ...

Category

1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Summer Breeze, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erté
Summer Breeze, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erté

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 ...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

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

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 ...

Category

1970s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

Cloudy Morning, Framed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
Cloudy Morning, Framed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte

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

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Screen

"Mignon" Decca design
"Mignon" Decca design

"Mignon" Decca design

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

This design for Decca Records likely dates to the 1950s, and perhaps specifically the 1953 recording with Janine Micheau, conducted by Georges Sébastian. Signed recto 'Erté' mid-righ...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Fantasy, Cold Painted Bronze Vase, 1985, Signed Edition of 275, Art Deco
Fantasy, Cold Painted Bronze Vase, 1985, Signed Edition of 275, Art Deco

Fantasy, Cold Painted Bronze Vase, 1985, Signed Edition of 275, Art Deco

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Cold painted bronze vase. Incised Erte signature with stamp numbered edition, foundry and date. Edition 95/275. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Artwork is in excellent con...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Marriage Dance Embossed Serigraph, Hand Signed, 33x39 Inches, 1990
Marriage Dance Embossed Serigraph, Hand Signed, 33x39 Inches, 1990

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...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Foil

Diamond, Hand Signed Lithograph, Art Deco, Edition of 75, 1969, Framed
Diamond, Hand Signed Lithograph, Art Deco, Edition of 75, 1969, Framed

Diamond, Hand Signed Lithograph, Art Deco, Edition of 75, 1969, Framed

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the Precious Stones Suite. Image size 18.5 x 12.5 inches. Frame size approx. 32 x 26 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certifi...

Category

1960s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Radiance Embossed Serigraph with Foil Stamping, Hand Signed, 44.25 in
Radiance Embossed Serigraph with Foil Stamping, Hand Signed, 44.25 in

Radiance Embossed Serigraph with Foil Stamping, Hand Signed, 44.25 in

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Radiance, from Celestial Virtues suite. Embossed serigraph with foil stamping on paper. Hand signed lower right by Erte. Hand numbered XXIII/CL lower left. Sheet size: 34 x 26.5 ...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Foil

Madame De Chateaubedeau
Madame De Chateaubedeau

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...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art

Materials

Gouache

Letter O - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976
Letter O - Lithograph and Screen Print by Erté - 1976

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

Lithograph, Screen

Le 0 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
Le 0 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

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...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Le 5 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968
Le 5 - Lithograph by Erté - 1968

Le 5 - Lithograph by Erté - 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...

Category

1960s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Letter O - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
Letter O - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s

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...

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Letter X - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s
Letter X - Lithograph by Erté - 1970s

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...

Category

1970s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph

Letter C - by Erté - 1976
Letter C - by Erté - 1976

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...

Category

1980s Contemporary Erté Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Broadway's in Fashion
Broadway's in Fashion

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...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

Plum Blossom - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990
Plum Blossom - Porcelain Collector Plate - 1990

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...

Category

1990s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Porcelain

"Lakme" Decca design
"Lakme" Decca design

"Lakme" Decca design

By Erté

Located in Greenwich, CT

This design for a Decca recording of Lakme likely dates to the 1950s, and specifically to the 1952 recording with Mado Robin, conductor Georges Sébastian, at the Théâtre National de ...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Bamboo Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco Style, Signed Edition of 375, 1989
Bamboo Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco Style, Signed Edition of 375, 1989

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...

Category

1980s Art Deco Erté Art

Materials

Bronze

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.