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 1980 Diamond Onyx Pearl 14K Gold Silver Love's Enchantment Pendant Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a disk shaped pendant depicting a woman wearing headdress in profile Centering a 45.0 mm round onyx tablet bezel set with a highly rendered overlay Opaque glossy black - ...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Erte Peacock Rayonnement Ring Ltd Edition Emerald Diamond Vintage 14k Gold
By Erté
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Erte peacock "Rayonnement" (radiance) emerald & diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). Oval cut emerald measures 5mm x 3mm. accented with 9 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.05 carats total estimated weight - J-K color and SI1-I1 clarity). Mother of pearl is inlaid into the base of the mount. The vintage Erte ring...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Erté Art Deco Style "Beloved Brooch", Circa 1980s USA Only
By Erté
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a rare, original limited edition Erté silver, 14K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamond brooch created in the early 1980s. This particular broo...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Erte Sterling Silver & 14K Gold, Mother Of Pearl Limited Edition Necklace, L18''
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary 1970s–1980s Brutalist Artisan Necklace with Carved Pearl Face & Mixed Metals A stunning and rare example of late 20th-century wearable art, this one-of-a-kind statemen...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Erte Romain De Tirtoff Gold and Gem set Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte "Romain De Tirtoff" Necklace in the Classic Erte Art Deco Style, the pendant portion measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter and has a heavy 14k Yellow Gold frame with a B...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Erté (Romain De Tirtoff) LTD edition "Sophistication" necklace/ brooch
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Erté (Romain De Tirtoff) Limited edition "Sophistication" necklace/ brooch crafted in 14k gold and sterling silver, accented with diamonds, onyx and mother of pearl. The necklace con...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Erté Folies Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Erté
Located in Southampton, PA
14k yellow gold, diamond, mother of pearl, black onyx, necklace and earrings set from Erte titled "Folies." With Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx, Diamonds. This exceptionally rare piece of ERTE jewelry...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Erte .3 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Onyx Brooch
By Erté
Located in Stamford, CT
From designer Erté comes this Loves Enchantment, Ca 1980 sterling silver and yellow gold, onyx, Mother of pearl and diamond brooch. Elegance blooms in every detail. 4 round brilliant...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Erte Vintage La Belle by Erté Onyx Diamond Statement Necklace
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional La Belle by Erté Sleeping Beauty vintage necklace (circa 1980) showcases masterful artistry and timeless elegance. The pendant features a finely carved three-dimensi...
Diamond, Onyx
Vintage 18kt Gold Turquoise Brooch Pin, Italy, Circa 1980s
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold turquoise Pin
Turquoise, 18k Gold
$2,000
H 1.38 in W 1.07 in
Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pink and Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pendant or Brooch Pin with a hand ...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Estate Mother of Pearl Gold, Silver, White Sterling Silver Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful Art Deco Style Estate Sterling Silver Large Gold, Silver, White, Mother of Pearl Stand Necklace!! This Gorgeous Ne...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate Mother of Pearl Gold, Silver, White Sterling Silver Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful Art Deco Style Estate Sterling Silver Large Gold, Silver, White, Mother of Pearl Stand Necklace!! This Gorgeous Ne...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Love Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Love Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 16 inches, 0.75 inch pendant Markings: "585" Meta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$704Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.12 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Stanley Hagler classic gold plated flower brooch 1980s USA
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Stuttgart, DE
This 1980s floral brooch is a classic Hagler composition incorporating 2 large white flower with a clear butterfly and clear leave, seed pearls in green, blue red and white, and fil...
Gold Plate
$706Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 0.56 in
14k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace Infinity Knot Pendant Necklace 14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond. Delicate Minimal Necklace made of 14k ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$977Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear Emerald 14k Gold Ring, Emerald Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear Emerald 14k gold ring. Emerald gold ring. Genuine emerald ring. Gold leaves ring. Emerald leaves ring. Floral gold ring. Delicate gold ring. Open ended ring. Adjustable gold ring. May birthstone ring. Natural emerald ring. Emerald jewelry. Emerald vintage ring. Emerald and diamonds gold ring. Minimalist emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Emerald promise ring. Gift for her. Emerald ring for woman...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & ste...
White Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Double X Cable Choker #25791
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Double X Cable Collar An elegant David Yurman choker crafted from 14K yellow gold and sterling silver, showcasing the brand's iconic mi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Limited Edition Orchid Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Limited Edition Pave Diamond Orchid Necklace, featuring classic orchid floral design with high recognizability. It is a rare style that is not easy to dup...
$640Sale Price|20% Off
L 19.5 in
New 8.6 Carat Black Opal & Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous. It has 20 black opals that measure 6 x 4 mm and total 8.6 carats. Each opal is surronded by diamond cut white sapphires. The necklace is adjustable ...
Opal, Black Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold,...
Erte 14K Gold, Silver Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace ER12-122325
By Erté
Located in Southampton, PA
This breathtaking Erte necklace features a stunning sense of movement. This piece's circular pendant comes to life thanks to intricate metalwork, sparkling Diamonds, and luminous Mot...
Diamond
Erte Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Romain de Tirtoff "Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring 1 inch in length X 3/8 inch wide. Centrally set with a Marquise Amethyst and surrounded by Di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage ERTÈ Vermeil “Numbers” Bracelet In Sterling Silver
By Erté
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Cast in sterling silver and treated with a vermeil gold finish, this vintage bracelet by Russian-born French artist Erté is sourced from a limited run of 259 for a piece of jewelry t...
14k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Erte "La Mer" Yellow Gold and Gem set Earrings
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Art Deco Style 14k Yellow Gold "La Mer" Earrings, measuring 3 1/2 inches in length, a Fan style top portion measuring 3/4 inch wide set with Rubies and Onyx, Omega c...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erté Beauty and the Beast 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Henderson, NV
Circa 1980's Erté limited edition " Beauty and the Beast" 14k yellow gold necklace with Diamonds, Onyx and Mother of Pearl. The pendant features an elegant depiction of a stylized fi...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erté 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst MOP & DiamondPear Cocktail Ring
By Erté
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - 9x7.1mm (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Mother Of Pearl - Custom Cut - Bezel Set - White Color...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erté 1970's Diamond Onyx Mother-Of-Pearl 14K Gold Vintage Aventurine Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a Greek key motif scrolling link chain suspending an octagonal-shaped station Set below a grooved bar with chain tassel and depicting the portrait of a woman in profile Based on Erté's 1919 painting...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Erté 1970's Sapphire Diamond Silver 14K Vintage Sophistication Necklace Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged panels with a stipple texture throughout and organically jagged edges Sterling silver with segments of yellow gold and centering an elongated station Depicting a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Erte 1980's Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Aphrodite Brooch Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a tiered wave motif link chain with a round central station - detachable as brooch Designed as a 45.0 mm round onyx tablet bezel set with a highly rendered overlay Opaqu...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Erté 2002 0.56 CTW Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Alphabet J Lady Brooch Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of yellow gold cable link chain suspending a stylized lady pendant Chain features diamonds-by-the-yard stations bezel set in white gold stations Pendant depicts a lady stan...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Erté Sterling Silver Figural Numbers Bracelet
By Erté
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Erté (1892-1990) sterling silver and vermeil figural numbers bracelet made for Circle Fine Art Galleries. Links 0 through 9 each representing a female form. The bracelet has a box ...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Erte' "A" from the Alphabet Collection Black Onyx & Diamond 14K Gold Brooch
By Erté
Located in Henderson, NV
Amazing Erte' black onyx and diamond brooch, featuring the letter "A" composed of two ballet dancers in 14 karat gold and studded with pa...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold