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.
Erté Romain de Tirtoff "Glamour " Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate
By Sevenarts Ltd., Erté, Franklin MInt
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff " Glamour " Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Glamour Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. Th...
Porcelain
House of Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Set of 6 Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plates
By Franklin MInt, Erté, Sevenarts Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Plates Set of 6 Franklin Mint decorative porcelain plates with design realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) . House of Erté Set of 6 Franklin M...
Porcelain
Erté "Beauty and the Beast" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate
By Sevenarts Ltd., Franklin MInt, Erté
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff " Beauty and the Beast" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Beauty and the Beast Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This beautiful and very rare plate was produced for House of Ertè in fine porcelain. The plate reproduced the beautiful artwork " Beauty and the Beast" realized by the artist in 1987 and shows one of his famous and sophisticated figures. House of Erté Beauty and the Beast...
Porcelain
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
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
Erté "La Merveilleuse" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff
By Erté, Franklin MInt, Sevenarts Ltd.
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
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
Romain de Tirtoff Erté 1987 Loge De Theatre, Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art, Signed
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Romain de Tirtoff Erté 1987 Loge De Theatre Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art, Signed. This stunning piece combines the elegance of ...
Silk
Erte '1892-1990' "Pearls and Diamonds" Ltd Ed Serigraph, Signed and Numbered
By Erté
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower right, numbered 115/300 lower left. A 1987 design. A dramatic Art Deco style image of a female performer figure in silver adorned with pearls and diamonds on a black gro...
Acrylic, Paper
Romain De Tirtoff Erté Dream Voyage Art Deco Blue Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco framed silk sarf by Erté, titled dream Voyage scarf, signed lower right, depicting a female inside of world shaped image made in the early 1980s....
Chrome
Erté " Willow Tree" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff 1990
By Sevenarts Ltd., Franklin MInt, Erté
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff "Willow Tree" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Willow Tree Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This beautiful and very rare plate was produced for House Of Ertè in fine porcelain. The plate reproduced the beautiful artwork "Willow Tree" realized by the artist in 1987 and shows one of his famous and sophisticated figures. House of Erté Plates...
Porcelain
Erté "Flames of Love" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff
By Sevenarts Ltd., Franklin MInt, Erté
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff " Flames of Love" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Flames of Love Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This beautiful and very rare plate was produced for House of Ertè in fine porcelain. The plate reproduced the beautiful artwork " Flames of Love" realized by the artist in 1987 and shows one of his famous and sophisticated figures. House of Erté Flames...
Porcelain
Romain de Tirtoff Erté 1987 Loge De Theatre Art Deco Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco framed silk sarf by Erté, titled LOGE de THEATRE made in the 1987 in France. Black Gloss Wood Frame. Signed on the Silk Scarf. Silk Scarf Size...
Brass
Wonderful ERTE Queen Of Sheba Color Serigraph Art Deco Female Portrait Signed
By Erté
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful ERTE "Queen Of Sheba" Color Serigraph Art Deco Female Portrait Signed, Framed In A Beautiful Black And Gold Corner Frame. Erte: ...
Paper
Erté "Plum Blossom" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff
By Erté, Franklin MInt, Sevenarts Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff " Plum Blossom" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Glamour Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s...
Porcelain
Erte "Byzantine" Ltd Ed Serigraph, Signed and Numbered
By Erté
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great decorative piece by Art Deco artist Erté (1892-1990) 20th century. 1985 Production. Signed lower right, numbered 184/300 lower left. An elegant female figure in silver with add...
Acrylic, Paper
Erte Framed Collector Plate "LE SOLEIL"
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Erte (Russian 1892-1990) framed collector plate "LE SOLEIL". Framed in an ebony and gold motif. Romain de Tirtoff was a Russian-born French a...
Erte Rare Size Title, Fashions, circa 1974 Artist Proof
By Erté
Located in Westport, CT
Signed artist proof, circa 1970s title Fashions/Modes in original gilt frame rare size and edition app 21 x 24 framed size 25x 30 so beautiful.
Set 12 Porcelain Plates Eva Black/White
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
This set of twelve hand-decorated porcelain plates, as a whole, forms the figure of Eva. You can use the ensemble for ornamental purposes or...
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Gold Adam Porcelain Plates, Set of Twelve
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Gold Adam Porcelain Plates, 1970s. A complete set of twelve vintage painted gold ground transfer-printed porcelain plates in black and white...
Porcelain
Erte Framed Collector Plate "LE SOLEIL"
By Erté
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Erte (Russian 1892-1990) framed collector plate "LE SOLEIL". Framed in an ebony and gold motif. Romain de Tirtoff was a Russian-born French a...
Color Lithograph by Erté "L'Ange à la Harpe"
Located in Paris, FR
L'ange à la harpe, color lithograph numbered LXXXIV/CL by Romain de Tirtoff dit Erté (1892-1990). He was born in Saint Petersburg to a famous Russian family whose father was an admiral in the imperial fleet. He moved to Paris in 1912 and took Erté (RT) as his artist's name, so as not to disgrace his illustrious family. He worked for Paul Poiret, designing costume...
Paper
Set 12 Porcelain Plates Adamo Black/White
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
This set of twelve hand-decorated porcelain plates, as a whole, forms the figure of Adamo. You can use the ensemble for ornamental purposes ...
Porcelain
Cocteau Jean Limoges Porcelain Plate, Signed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cocteau Jean (1889-1963) Limoges Porcelain plate, signed and numbered 144/250. the background color is slightly pinkish.
Porcelain
Set 12 Porcelain Plates Adamo Black/White/Gold
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
This set of twelve hand-decorated porcelain plates, as a whole, forms the figure of Adamo. You can use the ensemble for ornamental purposes ...
Porcelain
Rare 19th Century Set of 5 Porcelain Leaves & Birds Plates
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Set of 5 Porcelain Leaves & Birds Plates. Rare colors and pattern.
Porcelain
$1,500
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
Vintage Kaiser Plate “Ming” Orange Porcelain Wall Plate, Germany
By Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage big Kaiser plate “Ming” collection. Famous West Germany Manufacture Kaiser. Time-Tasted high quality porcelain. Beautiful Collection “Min...
Porcelain
$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
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.25 in W 27.25 in D 2 in
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 Hol...
Glass, Paper
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 0.75 in
Roman De Tirtoff, Erte’ Framed Silk Scarf Titled “The Nile” 37.5” x 37.5”
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman De Tirtoff, also known as Erte, Art Deco framed silk scarf titled, “The Nile”. Framed in a very complimentary gloss black lacquered wood frame....
Silk, Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer
Ertè, Figure, 1974, Lithograph, Framed
By Erté
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Hand-finished lithograph print, signed lower right Ertè left dedication to Armando 74. Measurements unframed 29.5 x 39.5 cm, framed 50 x 60 cm. This piece has an attribution mark, I ...
Paper
Erte Hera Signed and Numbered 179/300 Colored Serigraph
By Erté
Located in West Hartford, CT
Colored Serigraph depicts Hera, the mythological wife of the Greek god Zeus, with the peacocks that pulled her chariot. Flowing lines and crisp curves wonderfully depict the signatur...
Glass, Wood
Ultra Chic Limited Edition Erte' Serigraph"Q"
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 Li...