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.
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
Vintage Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully made and substantial signed hallmarked sterling silver buckle bracelet fits many sizes. On the third hole it fits a sm...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Signed Buckle Bracelet 70's
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage sterling silver buckle bracelet is marked Mexico and with numbers. It is marked TC-254 925. This is a classic bracelet that remains timeless! One can wear many buckle bracelets...
Sterling Silver
Gucci Vintage Sterling Silver Iconic Buckle Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Nice, FR
GUCCI vintage iconic sterling silver curb chain bracelet featuring a buckle design clasp with browm enamel detailing. Embossed GUCCI ITALY. Sterling silver 925 hallmark. Embossed BR...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Square "Byzantine Link" Bracelet
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage Sterling Silver Square "Byzantine Link" Bracelet. The classic Byzantine square link is very complicated and made up of multiple links. It is marked sterling on the lobster-claw clasp. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for over 30 years with a large collection of period furniture...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Italian Hallmarked Link Bracelet Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and extremely well made vintage Italian sterling silver bracelet is very textural. It is marked 925-034 and some writing...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Mexican Bold Link Bracelet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sterling Silver Mexican Link Bracelet. Slide in clasp. This will fit a 6.5 inch wrist -Links are 1.03 inches wide - Measuring 7 inches end to end. This is out of a massive collection...
Sterling Silver
Unisex Chain Bracelet In Sterling Silver
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
The 925core unisex chain bracelet is elegantly subversive and defined by the boldness and power of sterling silver metal. Its design is a modern interpretation of punk accessories. S...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Chinese Silver Vermeil Bracelet with Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chinese Silver Vermeil Bracelet with Gemstones cabochons in pink and green tourmalines with jade. Bracelet is widest at center with 3 central round motifs, all decorated with ...
Jade, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co.Ultra Oval Tag Bracelet in Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. Ultra Oval Tag Bracelet, crafted in lustrous sterling silver and embodying the sophisticated design philoso...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vintage Scallop Fan Link Bracelet 7 3/4" - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: Sterling Silver Bracelet Style: Link Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Theme: Scallop Fan Measurements Chain Width: 3/32" (2.3mm) Width at Stations: 1...
Sterling Silver
$150
H 0.13 in W 0.41 in L 7.01 in
Sterling Silver & Gold Vermeil Multi Strand Foxtail Station Bracelet #20653
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver & Gold Vermeil Multi Strand Foxtail Station Bracelet- This vintage multi strand bracelet features 5 gold vermeil & black enamel stations on 4 foxtail chains ...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vermeil Flower Link Blue Stone Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Sterling Silver Vermeil Flower Link Blue Stone Bracelet This is a lovely Sterling Silver Vermeil Flower Link Bracelet with alternating blue stones. Measurements: Bracelet m...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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 Art Deco Style Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet, 1980s
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Sterling Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet in the Famous Erte Art Deco Style, measuring 7 1/2 inch in length and 1 3/8 inch wide. Signed, Numbered and also having the st...
Sterling Silver
Erte Tempest Sterling Silver and Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s large Sterling Silver and 14K White Gold " Tempest" Cuff Bracelet in the Famous Erte Art Deco Style. measuring 2 1/4 inch wide with a 1 inch wide opening. Exclusively sol...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Erté Tempest Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Bethesda, MD
Large Sterling Silver and 14 karat Gold " Tempest" Cuff Bracelet in the Famous Erte Art Deco Style. measuring 2 ¼ inches wide. Mother Of Pearl face, Onyx Hat. Signed and Numbered ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold, Silver, Onyx, Diamond Multi Link Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Tustin, CA
Fabulous designer Erte, Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Onyx Bracelet is a rare collector's item by "Erte" aka Romain De Tirtoff. One of a limited edition of only 250 original pieces in the world. The bold link bracelet is a mosaic of 5 rows, with the outer 4 rows featuring an alternating pattern of sterling silver bezel set onyx...
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Erte Art Deco Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet, 1980s
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Sterling Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet in the Famous Erte Art Deco Style, measuring 7 1/2 inch in length and 1 3/8 inch wide. Signed, Numbere...
Sterling Silver
1980s Erte Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Hicksville, NY
This 1980s Signed, Limited Edition 176/600 Erte Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet features a Mother of Pearl face with Onyx and Diamond hat. This limited edition piec...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Erte Sterling Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Sterling Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet, measuring 7 1/2 inch in length and 1 3/8 inch wide. Signed, Numbered and also having the stamp of CFA Circle Fine Art Galleries.
Sterling Silver
Erte Tempest Sterling and Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Sterling Silver and 14K White Gold " Tempest" Cuff Bracelet in the Famous Erte Art Deco Style. measuring 2 1/4 inch wide with a 1 inch wide opening. Exclusively sold by Circle ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Erte Onyx Diamond Sterling and Gold Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Hicksville, NY
1970s Erte Designer Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Onyx Bracelet A necklace made by artist Romain de Tirtoff or “Erte.” He was a Russian-born Fr...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Erte Sterling Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Sterling Silver Numbers Suite Bracelet, measuring 7 1/2 inch in length and 1 3/8 inch wide. Signed, Numbered and also have the stamp of CFA Circle Fine Art Galleries.
Sterling Silver
Erte Pearl Onyx Diamond Silver Gold Limited Edition Tempest Cuff, 1981
By Erté
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Measuring an impressive 2 3/8 inches wide, this Erte cuff embodies the art deco designs that immediately distinguish this esteemed designer’s pieces. This wi...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold