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.
Romain De Tirtoff aka Erte The Tempest Limited Edition Art Deco Motif Serigraph
By Erté
Located in Tustin, CA
"The Temptest" is a limited edition, serigraph by the father of Art Deco, Erte, (1892-1990). Based on a costume drawing created for Madame Rasimi's theatrical production at Bataclan,...
Paper
"Face and Sunset" Limited Edition Serigraph by Peter Max 1972
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
-Limited edition "Face and Sunset" serigraph -Colors are very vibrant and bright -Hand signed "Max" in pencil in lower right hand corner, numbered 21 of 100 in lower left -Professio...
Wood
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 17 in D 1.5 in
Signed Limited Edition Op Art Serigraph "Tridim-Gordes" by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed limited edition Op Art serigraph entitled "Tridim-Gordes" by Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, circa 1972. The piece is hand signed in pencil by the artist (lower right) and i...
Paper
Erté "La Merveilleuse" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff
By Sevenarts Ltd., Erté, Franklin MInt
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff "La Merveilleuse" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The La Merveilleuse Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in...
Porcelain
$2,995
H 28.25 in W 28.25 in D 1 in
Sister Mary Corita Kent Signed Limited Edition Large Abstract Serigraph Print
By Corita Kent
Located in Studio City, CA
Known as God's own Pop artist, Sister Mary Corita Kent went straight from high school into Catholic convent life in 1936. While serving her order and teaching art at Immaculate Heart...
Paper
$1,200
H 19.25 in W 22.75 in D 2.5 in
Signed Erte Wall Sculpture of Samson and Delilah Romain Tirtoff Art
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Spectacular Romain de Tirtoff, Erte, Relief 3-D sculpture titled "Samson and Delilah". Depicting Samson shackled by Delliah signed and numbered 232/375.
Wood
$2,200
H 42.5 in W 42.5 in D 1.5 in
Romain de Tirtoff 'Erté' Wings of Victory Art Deco Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Framed Silk Sarf by Erté, titled Wings of Victory made in the 1970. Wood Frame with Brass Decor. Signed on the Silk Scarf. Silk Scarf Size me...
Brass
Art Deco Erté Framed Signed Serigraph of a Women Dressed as Dracula
By Erté
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 42"H x 32"W x 1 1/4inD This vintage Art Deco Erte (1892-1990) print "Soiree" is perfect for you and your home! Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990), kno...
Wood, Paper
$560
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 0.001 in
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Costumes of the Latin Quarter, Signed Exhibition Poster
By Erté
Located in San Carlos, CA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Costumes of the Latin Quarter, Signed Exhibition Poster, Boston Center for the Arts A striking original exhibition poster by the legendary Art Deco master E...
Paper
$2,450
H 41 in W 30.25 in D 1.5 in
"Visage" Limited Edition Neo-Expressionist Serigraph by Peter Max - 1977
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find vintage limited edition neo-expressionist serigraph entitled "Visage" by Peter Max, circa 1977. The piece is in very good condition and measures 30.25"...
Metal
$1,795
H 30 in W 45.5 in D 1.75 in
Will Barnet Signed Limited Edition Serigraph Print "Madame Butterfly"
By Will Barnet
Located in Studio City, CA
A tranquil, gorgeously composed, quite large limited edition print by American artist Will Barnet. The print is pencil signed, titled, dated (1980) and numbered (256/300) by the artist. This is one of Barnet's most sought after images. Clearly, a standout work. The print has been professionally framed. Framed dimensions: 30" H, 45.5" W, 1.75" D Barnet studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School and then at the Art Students League in New York. He is the recipient of the following awards: Artist's Lifetime Achievement Award Medal The College Art Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award The Philadelphia Academy of Fine Art’s Lippincott Prize The American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters’ Childe Hassam Prize. His work can be found in many permanent collections including: Albright-Knox Art Gallery Art Institute of Chicago Corcoran Gallery of Art Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Art, Boston National Gallery of Art Phillips...
Paper
Roberto Tortoli Art Deco Color Lithograph in the Manner of Erté
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
A fine decorative color lithograph in the Art Deco style. Signed and Numbered by the artist, Roberto Tortoli (Italian). Presented in a custom Hollyw...
Glass, Paper
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.75 in W 37.25 in D 0.75 in
Roman De Tirtoff, Erte’, Framed Silk Scarf Titled “Dream Voyage” 1982
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman de Tirtoff, Also know as Erte’, frames silk scarf titled “Dream Voyage”. Gloss black lacquer frame with plexiglass glaze. Circa 1982 chinoiserie...
Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer
"Sagittarius" Hand-Signed Serigraph by Erté
By Erté
Located in Skokie, IL
"Sagittarius" Hand-Signed Serigraph by Erté A hand-signed serigraph on paper by famed French-Russian artist Erté (1892-1990). This stunning, beautiful and vibrant piece embodies the...
Wood, Paint
Untitled Hand-Serigraph by Erté
By Erté
Located in Skokie, IL
Untitled Hand-Signed Serigraph by Erté A fantastical hand-signed serigraph on paper by famed French-Russian artist Erté (1892-1990). This unusual piece embodies the spirit of Art De...
Wood, Paint
Erté, 'Melisandre & Golaud' Signed and Numbered Serigraph
By Erté
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Erté (French, 1892-1990, formerly Romain de Tirtoff, Russian), 'Melisandre & Golaud' Original Limited Edition Serigraph Signed 'Erté' lower right Numbered 228/300 lower left P...
Paper
Erté 'TWINS, ' Embossed, Signed and Numbered Serigraph, 1987
By Erté
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Erté (French, 1892-1990, formerly Romain de Tirtoff, Russian), 'TWINS.' Original Limited Edition Serigraph Signed, 'Erté' lower right Numbered 194/300 lower left Paper measure...
Paper
Sold
H 47 in W 60.5 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary Modern Framed Serigraph Twin Sisters Signed Erte 1980s 80/350 Pink
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an entrancing, framed serigraph of Erte's 1982 "Twin Sisters," pencil signed by the artist, numbered 80/350. In excellent vintag...
Paper
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H 51 in W 43 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary Deco Framed Serigraph Devotion Signed Erte 31/300 Foil Stamp 1987
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, framed serigraph, entitled "Devotion," signed and numbered by Erte, 31/300, circa 1987. In very good condition. The dimensions of the frame are ...
Paper
Original Art Deco Gouache on Paper by Erte in White Gold Custom Frame
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Art Deco gouache on paper of a theatrical costume design signed Erte at the lower right. An exquisite stylized depiction of a female figure posed in a fantastic winged evenin...
Paper
Original Art Deco Gouache on Paper by Erte in White Gold Custom Frame
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant original Art Deco gouache on paper of a theatrical costume design signed Erte at the lower right. An exquisite stylized depiction of ...
Paper
Ultra Chic Limited Edition Erte Serigraph "Y"
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This Serigraph was published in 1976 and is in mint condition, It measures paper size: 25.5 x 18.86 inches, image size: 15.75 x 10.5 inches and is signed and numbered 196 from the ...