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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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 .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
18K Gold & Sterling Silver Beetle Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Onyx & Ruby
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Edwardian era, this large and impressive Rhinoceros beetle brooch is encrusted with Rose Cut diamonds on an 18k gold and sterling silver body. The insect’s head and antenna...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Nina Ricci Large Gold Plated Butterfly Brooch circa 1980s
By Nina Ricci
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Nina Ricci large gold plated shiny butterfly brooch, the back is textured. Measuring length 5.3cm / 2.08 inches by width 5.2cm / 2.05 inches. There is some scratching to the...
Gold Plate
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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
Asch Grossbardt Elephant Brooch w Mother of Pearl Malachite Coral Diamond Onyx
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Hicksville, NY
Asch Grossbardt Elephant Brooch with Mother of Pearl, Malachite, Coral, Diamond and Onyx - VHK#995 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.2 gr...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Versace Art Deco Glass Target Brooch 1980s
By Versace
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exceptional 1980s Vintage Versace Deco Target Brooch. Gianni Versace never believed in restraint. His work blended history, theatre and bold glamour into something unmista...
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H 12.21 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in Dm 10.24 in
Art Nouveau French Mother-of-pearl brooch, 18k yellow gold, pearl
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
This brooch is an exquisite piece of jewelry that fuses classic elegance with a naturalistic and ornamental touch. Its gold structure features an organic design with intertwined flor...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Mother of Pearl & Cultured Pearl Hammered Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Southampton, PA
Hammered 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl And Cultured Pearl Brooch Pin by Elizabeth Locke. With One Large oval shaped mother of pearl & 3 cultured pearls 8mm, 6.5mm, 6.5mm Details: ...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Mother of Pearl Sterling Marcasite Brooch
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite mother of pearl sterling marcasite brooch The elegant large scale brooch is embellished with inlaid tiles of lustrous mother of...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Onyx and Diamond Ladybug Pin
Located in Troy, MI
Looking adorable on your shoulder or lapel, this vintage 18 karat yellow gold ladybug pin with inlaid mother of pearl, onyx and diamonds would be a great addition to your collection....
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monet Shiny Gold Plated Butterfly Brooch circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet beautiful shiny gold plated butterfly brooch. It is in very good condition. Measuring maximum length 5 cm / 2 inches by width 3.9 cm / 1.5 inches. This lovely Monet brooch...
Gold Plate
Gold Plated Textured Dragon Brooch circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful gold plated dragon brooch, featuring a lovely textured design. The brooch is in very good condition. Measuring length 7.4 cm / 3 inches by width 4 cm / 1.57 inch. This st...
Gold Plate
Art Deco style paste and enamel brooch, Ciner, USA, 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large and dynamic brooch in high Art Deco style from Ciner, New York. Although made from base metal, enamel and paste, it echoes the wonderful designs of Cartier and Van Cleet and ...
Base Metal
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
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
Erté 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Alien "X" Alphabet 9 Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a 35.0 x 50.0 mm rectangular onyx tablet with raised edges Centering an alien figure in an "X" position with diamond accents and black enamel throughout Onyx is opaque glos...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erte Romain De Tirtoff Letter L Onyx & Diamond Brooch
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Erte Romain De Tirtoff "L" Letter Onyx & Diamond brooch. This brooch is made of 14K yellow gold and weighs 15.70 DWT (approx. ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer ERTE Sophistication 14K Gold & Silver Diamond Pearl Statement Necklace
By Erté
Located in Montclair, NJ
This limited edition necklace and brooch statement piece is designed by Russian-born French artist Erte, Romain de Tirtoff. It is crafted in solid sterling silver and solid 14k yello...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
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W 1.39 in D 0.18 in L 2.36 in
Erte Alphabet Collection Onyx Letter "J" Brooch Pendant 14 Karat Gold Diamond
By Erté
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous pendant or brooch from Erte, the creator of the Art Deco style, features a black onyx rectangle, bezel set in 14 karat yellow gold with rounded diamond pave corners, with th...
White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erte Beloved Gold Silver and Gem Set Brooch
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Sterling Silver and 14K yellow Gold Beloved Brooch in the famous Erte Art Deco Style, measuring 1 3/4 X 1 1/2 Inch, Carved Mother of Pearl against a Black Onyx Backg...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Erte Alphabet Letter F Diamond Nymph Brooch Pin
By Erté
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Erte's alphabet collection, the letter "F". The letter "FF is depicted in 14 karat white and yellow gold as nymph with diamonds. The brooch measure 1 ½ inches high by 1 inch wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Erte "Beloved" Gold Silver and Gem Set Pendant Brooch
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte " Beloved" Pendant Brooch in the signature Erte Art Deco style, Sterling Silver and 14K yellow Gold, measures 1 3/4 X 1 1/2 inch, carved Mother of Pearl over Black Onyx and further accented with Diamonds and a pearl. The pendant attachment can be removed so as to be worn as a Brooch. Stamped with the CFA Circle Fine Art Gallery the exclusive Erte Jewelry...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Erte Silver Gold Gem Set Salome Brooch Pendant
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte "Salome" Brooch pendant, Set in a Frame of Sterling Silver and 14K yellow Gold and measuring 2 X 1 5/8 inch, Black Onyx with a Hand Carved White Mother of ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Erte The Wave Mermaid Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Sterling Silver and 14K yellow Gold " the wave" Mermaid Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inch in Diameter, finely detailed and set with Diamonds...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Erte Gem Set Silver Gold M Brooch
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte 14K yellow Gold and Sterling Silver M, art to wear Brooch, set with Rubies and Diamonds and having a Background and Frame of Black Onyx. Signed...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver