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
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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 auction result high of $45,000 for ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
"Melisande" from the suite "At the Theater"
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: Melisande
Year: 1983
Medium: Color serigraph
Edition: Numbered 180/300 in pencil
Image size: 22.5 x 17 inches
Signature: Hand signed in pencil
Condition: Excellent
Frame: Custom framed in a wooden gold frame, with gold color bevel and fabric matting
Description: From the suite "At the Theater...
Category
1980s Art Nouveau Erté Art
Materials
Screen
"La Merveilleuse" : The Wonderful
By Erté
Located in Berlin, MD
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Russian/French 1892-1990. Pencil Signed lower right, numbered 136/300. An art deco themed image of a tall statuesque female robed in black with snake, heart...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
THE GOLDEN CALF
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
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 ...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
Cloudy Morning
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
Leo, from the Zodiac suite
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: Leo
Year: 1978
Medium: Color serigraph
Edition: Numbered 281/350 in pencil
Image size: 17 x 12.75 inches
Framed s...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen
Lovers and Idol
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...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen
QUEEN OF SHEBA
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size approx 25 x 18 inches. Sheet size 29.5 x 22 inches. Custom framed as pictured.
Edition of 300. Artwork is...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
BROADWAY'S IN FASHION
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
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...
Category
1970s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
LIBRA
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by Erte. From the Zodiac Suite. Edition of 350. Frame size approx 32 x 26 inches.
Artwork in excellent condition. Certifica...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
FAUBOURG ST. HONORE (SCULPTURE)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Incised signature by the artist and stamp numbered with foundry and date. Additional images are available upon request. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Please do not hesitat...
Category
1990s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Bronze
Melisande at the Theatre, Art Deco Silkscreen by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erté
Title: Melisande from the At the Theatre Suite
Year: 1983
Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: AP
Image Size: 22.5 x 17 inches
Frame Size: 37 x 32...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen
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...
Category
1950s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
BON SOIR Signed Lithograph, 1920's Fashion Illustration, Art Deco Portrait
By Erté
Located in Union City, NJ
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...
Category
1970s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Lithograph
The Dancer, Art Deco Serigraph 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
CAPRICORN
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the Zodiac Suite. Framed size approx 31 x 26 inches. Artwork in excellent condition. Additional images are available upon request. Certif...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
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
LA MERVEILLEUSE
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size approx 25 x 18 inches. Frame size approx 38 x 30.5 inches. Edition of 300. Artwork is in excellent conditio...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
Melisande from the At the Theatre Suite
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
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 ...
Category
1950s Modern Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
Franzosischer Walter quand l'amour meurt
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
BELLE DE NUIT (SCULPTURE)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Incised signature by the artist and stamp numbered with foundry and date. Additional images are available upon request. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Please do not hesitat...
Category
1990s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
1950s Modern Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
1910's Art Deco Erte Gouache Painting Original Hand Signed Rare French Costume
By Erté
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare original signed Art Deco gouache on paper by Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)
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This stunning theatrical costume design is signed Erte at the lower right.
The piece is 20 by 18 fram...
Category
1910s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil
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
Evening Creation
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: Evening Creation
Year: 1976
Medium: Etching
Edition Numbered 53/175 in pencil
Image size: 7 x 4 inches
Signature: Hand ...
Category
1970s Art Nouveau Erté Art
Materials
Etching
La Chanteuse
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: La Chanteuse
Year: 1958
Medium: Original gouache
Paper: Canson Mongolfier
Paper size: 14.15 x 10.65 inches
Framed siz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
Le Rideau de l'Hiver
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Le Rideau de l'Hiver ( The Winter Curtain)" 1980 is an original color serigraph by Russian artist Erte ( Romain De Tirtoff) Russian, 1892-1990. It is hand signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Other Medium
DIAMOND
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. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Editio...
Category
1960s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Erte, "The Letter 'C'" from the Alphabet Suite, Serigraph, 1976
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
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
NATURE'S VANITY
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. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inclu...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Erte, "The Letter 'I'" from the Alphabet Suite, Serigraph, 1976
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
DIANA (GLASS)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Limited edition encased glass Art Deco vase with raised and etched design in frosted and cranberry glass colors. Holds Erte signature to lower right of figure. Stamp numbered with fo...
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Glass
La Marguerite
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork is an original gouache on Canson Mongolfier paper titled "La Marguerite," by Russian/French Artist Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, 1892-1990. It is...
Category
1950s Art Nouveau Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
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...
Category
1950s Modern Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
STARSTRUCK (GLASS)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Limited edition encased glass Art Deco vase with raised and etched design in frosted and cobalt blue glass colors. Holds Erte signature to lower right of figure. Stamp numbered with ...
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
1970s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen
Erte, "The Letter 'O'" from the Alphabet Suite, Serigraph, 1976
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
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
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
BAYADERE
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand Signed and Numbered by the Artist. Sheet size: 28.2" x 22.25 inches. Image size: 19.25 x 13.75 inches. Framed as pictured. Published and printed by Circle Fine Art, Chicago, Ill...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Paper, 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...
Category
1930s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
Raspoutine, Costume d'Hiver
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork, titled "Raspoutine, Costume d'Hiver," is an original gouache on Canson Montgolfier paper by Russian/French artist Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, 1892-1990. It is hand signed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Gouache
Modern Sports Dress for Men 1968, Erté
By Erté
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990)
Title: Modern Sports Dress for Men
Year: 1968
Medium: Lithograph on archival paper
Edition: 58/100
Size: 30 x 20 inches
Condition: Excelle...
Category
1960s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Lithograph
Alphabet Suite Portfolio
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
A portfolio of twenty-six images by Erte from 1982. The Alphabet Suite Portfolio includes a series of figures representing the numbers A to Z in Erte's ...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen
Vamps Suite of Six Silkscreens by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
A portfolio of six images by Erte from 1979. The Vamps Suite Portfolio includes a series of figures representing the fashionable Diva's in Erte's classic art deco style. Includes fo...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen
Numbers Suite Portfolio
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
A portfolio of ten images by Erte from 1980. The Numbers Suite Portfolio includes a series of figures representing the numbers zero to nine in Erte's classic art deco style.
Pictured are Number Three, Number Eight and Number Nine...
Category
1980s Art Deco Erté Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
Erté art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Erté art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red, blue, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Erté in screen print, gouache, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Erté art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alexandre Iacovleff, Robin Morris, and Walter Schnackenberg. Erté art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $40,000, while the average work can sell for $3,000.
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Questions About Erté Art
- What is Erté art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Romain 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.