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Erté Figurative 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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Creator: Erté
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte

Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte

By Erté

Located in London, GB

A fabulous limited edition cold painted bronze figure of an elegant beauty dressed in a full length gown looking into her pocket mirror with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail. Signed Erté, numbered 179/375, dated 1986 and with foundry mark. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 46 cm Circa: 1985 Foundry: Fine Art Acquisitions Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Erté The Last Works by Eric Estorick Page no. 104 SKU: 9104 ABOUT Erté La Coquette Erté Sculpture Erté La Coquette – Sculpture as such has been a rather late arrival in Erté’s life, but his three-dimensional creativity began long before he started to work with Paul Poiret in Paris in 1913. It began at his house in St. Petersburg in 1897, when he was five years of age and created a little theatre using his mothers empty perfume bottles...

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20th Century French Art Deco Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Venus" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987
"Venus" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987

"Venus" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Venus" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting a female in elegant couture with bright colors and impeccable details. Signed and d...

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1980s French Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté
Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté

Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté

By Erté

Located in London, GB

A captivating limited edition Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty wearing a full length gown with a dramatic black and gold shawl draped across her arms with a large decorati...

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20th Century French Art Deco Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Femme de Luxe" by Erté
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Femme de Luxe" by Erté

Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Femme de Luxe" by Erté

By Erté

Located in London, GB

An eyecatching limited edition bronze of an elegant woman dressed in an impressive coat lined with fur collars and decoration with gilded flames. The figure raised on an integral ste...

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20th Century French Art Deco Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture

By Erté

Located in Astoria, NY

Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace" Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped in cast "236/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS ...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Pleasure of the Courtesan"Bronze Sculpture by Erté, '1988'
"Pleasure of the Courtesan"Bronze Sculpture by Erté, '1988'

"Pleasure of the Courtesan"Bronze Sculpture by Erté, '1988'

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Limited edition "Pleasure of the Courtesan" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted and gilt bronze depicting a beautiful woman with a chain surroun...

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1980s French Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Slave" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988
"Slave" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988

"Slave" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Slave," an exceptional bronze sculpture created by the renowned artist Erté in 1988, stands as a testament to the artist's captivating vision and meticulous craftsmanship. This part...

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1980s French Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984
Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984

Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984

By Erté

Located in Astoria, NY

Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped "63/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1984" in cast. ...

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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté
Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté

Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté

By Erté

Located in London, GB

An eye-catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty in a full length costume resembling a Fenghuang. The bronze surface with excellent color and detail, signed Erté...

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1980s Russian Art Deco Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté
20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté

20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté

By Erté

Located in London, GB

"Chinese Legend" by Erté An eye catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty in a full length costume resembling a Fenghuang. The bronze surface with excellent colour and detail, signed Erté, numbered 50/500, dated 1988 and with foundry mark. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 55 cm Circa: 1988 Foundry: Seven Arts Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Erte – The Last Works by Eric Estorick Page No: 152 SKU: 8260 ABOUT Erté Sculpture...

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20th Century French Art Deco Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1984 Erte Ltd Ed "Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Romain De Tirtoff
1984 Erte Ltd Ed "Angel" Bronze Sculpture by Romain De Tirtoff

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.

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1980s Art Deco Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Byzantine" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987
"Byzantine" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987

"Byzantine" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1987

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Byzantine" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting a byzantine lady with traditional clothing/accessories. Signed and dated (1987)...

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1980s French Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Peace" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1984
"Peace" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1984

"Peace" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1984

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Peace" patinated bronze sculpture by Erté, depicting a woman figure dressed in a beautiful long robe and wearing a crown/tiara that resembles rays, while also having a dove above he...

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1980s French Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"The Mystic" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988
"The Mystic" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988

"The Mystic" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1988

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"The Mystic" is an enchanting cold-painted Art Deco bronze sculpture, part of the esteemed "Theater in Bronze" series. This captivating piece is numbered 357/375. The sculpture portr...

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1980s French Vintage Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"The Three Graces" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1997
"The Three Graces" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1997

"The Three Graces" Bronze Sculpture by Erté, 1997

By Erté

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"The Three Graces" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting three beautiful ladies with graceful wear in different blue tones. Signe...

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1990s French Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Erte Romain De Tirtoff "The Hunting" Bronze Sculpture
Erte Romain De Tirtoff "The Hunting" Bronze Sculpture

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...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Erté Figurative Sculptures

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Erté figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Erté figurative sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Erté figurative sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original figurative sculptures by Erté were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider figurative sculptures by Joe Descomps Cormier, Marcel-André Bouraine, and Ary Bitter. Prices for Erté figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,800 and can go as high as $15,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,200.