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.
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
$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
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
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...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Sapphire Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture pendant brooch necklace.The large pear shaped faceted faux sapphire with central amythest zone is set in gilt filigree with fringed chain tassels. The de...
Gilt Metal
Bvlgari Bulgari Allegra 18K WG Multi-colored Gem and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Bulgari Allegra multi-gem diamond drop pendant necklace, expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, the necklace features a graceful vertical composition of multi-colored g...
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Gun Revolver Malachite Gem 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Gun Revolver Malachite Gem 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Genuine Malachite Stone & Natural Diamonds 0.50 CTW Approximate ...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Gun Revolver White Pearl Gem 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Gold Genuine White Mother of Pearl & Natural Diamonds 0.50 CTW Approximate Mini Peacemaker Length: 1.3” inches / 3.3 centimeters Approximate Chain Length: Adjustable 16,17,1...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
Bulgari Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set This exquisite Bulgari coral and diamond necklace and earrings set embodies timeless elegance. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the nec...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Lavalier Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Amethyst and Topaz beads as well as Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/2 - 18 inches long + 3 inch drop
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Victorian 30 Carat Rose de France Amethyst Festoon Swag Necklace Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Antique Victorian - Edwardian Festoon Necklace with the most gorgeous 30 Carats of Rose De France Natural Mined Amethysts set in a beautiful Gold Festoon drapin...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
Erte .35 Carat Diamond & Onyx 14k Gold & Sterling Brooch Necklace COA & Orig Box
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a spectacular and rare Erte Aphrodite Necklace. The necklace comes with a COA and its original black velvet display box. The piece was constru...
Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pate de Verre Toggle Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Pate de Verre Toggle Drop Necklace from the 1930's. Handmade pale rasberry glass toggle tube beads with fluted faux moonston...
Brass
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
Erte Necklace-Brooch & Earrings in Diamonds Gold Silver & Cabochon Black Onyx
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This show stopper Art Deco Style necklace by the renowned Artist Erte is a limited edition piece 64/250 . The necklace is called sophistication and the centerpiece is a flapper woma...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
Erte Brooch Necklace
By Erté
Located in Vaughan, CA
Made famous by Loni Anderson comes this limited edition Erte necklace. The centerpiece is a woman's face surrounded by a 14k gold headress that is encrus...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Erte Sophistication Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Necklace + Pin
By Erté
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond Sapphire Brooch Necklace by Erte. This elegant piece is titled, "Sophistication." This exceptionally rare piece of ERTE jewelry was designed in 1970's, and is number 168 of a series of only 250. Please note: It appears that one of the tassles tips is no longer there but this is not noticable. Details: Necklace Length: 16'' Brooch: 90mm x 26mm Weight: 96.2 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Erte CFA...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
Erte Juno Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Necklace/Brooch
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Juno 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bird Necklace which also breaks down to convert to a Brooch. Set with approximately 1 carat of Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1.95 in L 18 in
Signed Erté Rubies & Diamonds L'Amour Heart Pendant Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
By Erté
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Striking ERTE Signed Designer Pendant Necklace featuring an Arrow and Heart, encrusted with 22 round diamonds weighing approx. 0.23 total carat weight and 53 rubies, ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erte Gold Lapis Lazuli Mother of Pearl and Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Erte Material: 14k Yellow Gold Year of Manufacture: Circa 1984 Place of Origin: France Condition: Excellent Total Item Weight: 25.8 grams Length: 10.5 inches 557
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Erte Beauty and the Beast Gold and Gem Set Necklaces
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
About Circa 1980s Erte " Beauty and the Beast" Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Amethyst, Citrines Onyx and Mother of Pearl. The pendant portion measures 2 3/4 inch in length ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Erte Beauty of the Beast Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Beauty of the Beast 14K yellow Gold necklace. The heart measures 1 1/8 inch, 2 inch in length with the arrow. Set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and fine color Rubies. Suspended from an 18 1/2 inch chain. Signed and numbered and having the mark of CFA, Circle Fine Art Galleries who were the licensed Gallery for Erte Jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Erte Gold Silver & Gem set Sophistication Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1984 Sophistication Necklace by Erte, 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver, Finely textured and having Granulation work throughout, set with Numerous Diamonds and a Carved Face ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Erte Beauty and the Beast Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte " Beauty and the Beast" Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Onyx and Mother of Pearl. The pendant portion measures 2 3/4 inch in length X 1 3/4 inch wide...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Erte Folies Diamond Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte "Folies" Necklace,14K Yellow Gold framed Pendant portion measuring 2 1/4 inch in length and 1 1/2 inch wide. Having a background of Mother of Pearl with a ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold