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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Art Deco Style Bronze Candelabra "Fortune" by Romain Tirtoff (Erté)
By Erté
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fortune" Candle Holder by Russian-French artist and designer Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté. This candelabra is crafted in cold-painted and partially gilt bronze, numbered 87/395 ...
Bronze
1984 Erte Ltd Ed "Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Romain De Tirtoff
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
1984 Erte limited edition "Angel" bronze sculpture by Romain de Tirtoff. Comes with black pedestal dimensions: Height 42.5 inches Width 13 inches Depth 21 inches.
Bronze
$1,995
H 5.52 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlestick with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped...
Bronze
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.75 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
High Style Art Deco Three-Armed Candelabra, Silvered Brass, Possibly Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this high style Art Deco candelabra features three candle bases, one at the top that surmounts a post with incised geometric decorations, and two lower bases sitti...
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze candelabra with amazing patina. Made in Sweden, 1930s, by an unknown designer and manufacturer. Great original condition, with some wear to the patinat...
Bronze
$1,995
H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlestick with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' ...
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Two-Arm Candelabra by GAB, Sweden 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Art Deco bronze candelabra produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Stockholm, circa 1930s. This elegant two-arm design exemplifies the restrained sophistication of...
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Lyfa, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco candelabra with amazing patina. Made by LYFA, Denmark, early 1930s. Good condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped with makers mark.
Bronze
$1,495 / set
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Sterling Silver Candelabras, Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco sterling silver weighted candelabras In the manner of Tiffany & Co. By Empire Silver Company (signed at the base) USA, Circa 1940s Each measures: 10.5...
Sterling Silver
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Candelabras by Jacob Ängman for GAB, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional and rare pair of Swedish Art Deco three-arm candelabras designed by Jacob Ängman for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), dating to the 1930s. Executed in solid bronze, these...
Bronze
$8,000 / set
H 8.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Pair of 1920s Art Déco Polished Silvered Bronze 4-Arms Candelabras, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 1920s Art Déco polished silvered bronze 4-Arms candelabras, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork, silvered Di...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Erte Romain De Tirtoff "The Hunting" Bronze Sculpture
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This sculpture represents a creature - half woman, half animal wounded by a cruel hunter. She is crying, sitting on a bed of dead leaves, holding the naked branches of a tree in orde...
$889
H 5.99 in W 9.65 in D 4.06 in
Elegant Danish Art Deco Bronze Candelabra, Fish Design, 1920s Vintage
By Estrid Ericson, GAB, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Mogens Ballin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant Danish Art Deco solid bronze candelabra handmade circa 1920s. The slender arms extend gracefully from the center that features a beautifully detailed fish. Brown and green pa...
Bronze
"Le Flambeau" Art Deco Bronze Candlestick by Erté, Edition 273/395
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite bronze candlestick, titled "Le Flambeau," is a magnificent example of Erté's (Romain de Tirtoff) exceptional artistry within the Art Deco movement. Produced in 1990 by...
Bronze