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 14K Yellow Gold Erté “Peacock” Ring with Diamonds and Blue Topaz.
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted in 14K gold, the design is inspired by the graceful drama and fluid lines that define Erté’s iconic aesthetic. At the center sits a striking blue topaz, its vivid, saturated ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage cocktail ring features a gorgeous oval shaped blue topaz at center, weighing approximately 11 carats. The center stone is held by four wide flat prongs and set in 14k yellow ...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Flower Form Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This cheerful ring has a cluster of heart shaped faceted, Swiss blue color blue topaz, set into a flower form, approximately 2.25 TCW, prong set, and decorated ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds - The ring contains 1 round brilliant diamond in each of the 6 blue ename...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Amethyst & Blue Topaz Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz Stone Cut: Oval Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 20mm x 8mm Weight: 10 grams
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,068Sale Price / item|40% Off
Sky Blue Topaz 14k Gold Ring. Topaz Gold Ring !
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sky blue Topaz 14k gold ring. Genuine Topaz ring. Topaz gold ring. Oval Topaz ring. Topaz, diamonds, emerald 14k gold ring. Flower design ring. Gemstone engagement ring. Topaz cocktail ring. Topaz Statement...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
$496Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Unique Blue Topaz and Smoky Topaz Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Blue Topaz and Smoky Topaz Ring in 14k yellow gold featuring natural smoky topaz and blue topaz of 5.11 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occa...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
This Beautiful Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Vintage 14k yellow gold topaz and diamond ring, containing Specifications: main stone: OVAL CUT TOPAZ STONE 16mm x 12mm addition; 6 round diamons .25pts. ...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
6.11 CT - Blue Topaz 0.15 CT - Diamonds Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking 14K yellow gold blue topaz flower ring. Featuring six stunning pear-shaped blue topaz...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Flower Ring with Diamonds Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14K yellow gold blue topaz flower ring. Featuring six radiant heart...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k yellow gold Blue Topaz ring, 4.11 Grams TW. The dimensions of the approximately 11.5 mm x 8.5 mm. Marked 14k. Approximate size 7.
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$756Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Sky Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This bold cocktail ring features a natural oval-cut sky blue topaz measuring 16×12mm and weighing approximately 9.95 carats. The generously scaled center stone displays a bright, lum...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k 14.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced C...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte ' 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 Diamonds. Finger si...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte Alouette 14k Yellow Gold Ring in the famous Erte Art Deco style the ring measures 7/8 inch in length X 5/8 inch wide, centrally set with an oval Blue Topaz set on to...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Erte "Peacock" Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte ' Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring 7/8 inch in length X 3/8 inch wide. Centrally set with a Marquise Emerald and surrounded by Diamonds. Finger s...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erté Rayonnement Ruby Diamond, and Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Erté
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An elegant cocktail ring by designer Erte. The ring features a cabochon cut Ruby, with round single cut Diamonds and black enamel , set in 14K yellow gold. The inside of the ring i...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Erte Coquillage Yellow Gold and Diamonds Art Deco Style Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Erte Coquillage 14k Yellow Gold Ring, in the famous Erte Art Deco style, the Fan shape top of the ring measures 1 inch X 3/4 inch and is set with Round Brilliant cut Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Erte Alouette 14k Yellow Gold Ring in the famous Erte Art Deco style the ring measures 1 inch in length X 5/8 inch wide, centrally set with an oval Blue Topaz set on top o...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte ' Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring 1 inch in length X 3/8 inch wide. Centrally set with an oval Amethyst and surrounded by Diamonds. Finger size 7 1/4. Signed ERTE and CFA for Circa Fine Art exclusive Gallery dealers in Erte Jewelry...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte ' Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring 1 inch in length X 3/8 inch wide. Centrally set with an oval Amethyst and surrounded by Diamonds. Finger size 8 3/4. Signed ERTE and CFA for Circa Fine Art exclusive Gallery dealers in Erte Jewelry...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Erte Clair De Lune Gold and Gem Set Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Erte Clair De Lune Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl and centrally set with an oval Amethyst surrounded by Diamonds. Ring top measurements 7/8 inch in length X 1/2 in...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Erte Gold and Gem Set Rayonnement Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Erte "Rayonnement" Ring 14K Yellow Gold and set with a Fine Color Oval Emerald approximately 1/2 carat and further set with Diamonds atop a Mother of Pearl background . M...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold