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Erté Still-life Sculptures

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
Rigoletto, Erté
By Erté
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990) Title: Rigoletto Year: 1988 Medium: Bronze Edition: 145/375 Size: 19.75 x 18.13 x 5.75 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Incised wi...
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1980s Art Deco Erté Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze

BAMBOO (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 Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze

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 Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze

FRUIT OF LIFE BOWL
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Incised signature by the artist and stamp numbered with foundry and date. Bronze with gilt highlights on swivel base. Edition: Of 275. Additional images are available upon request....
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1980s Art Deco Erté Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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1990s Art Deco Erté Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Erté Still-life Sculptures

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ON THE AVENUE (SCULPTURE)
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H 21.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
PEACE (SCULPTURE)
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H 25.8 in W 11.8 in D 5.5 in
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Located in Aventura, FL
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FORTUNE (CANDLE HOLDER)
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H 22 in W 15 in D 2 in

Erté still-life sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Erté still-life sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Erté in bronze, metal, glass 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 still-life sculptures, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Erté still-life sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,600 and tops out at $12,400, while the average work can sell for $5,100.

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