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 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 brilli...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$962Sale 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
Vintage Ring 14k Gold Emerald Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A whimsical vintage ring made of 14 karat yellow gold featuring cabochon emerald. The cabochon emeralds are staged as a free form cluster, with a bigger stone in the middle. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Design
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming vintage Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing a beautifully balanced and distinctive cluster design. This elegant piece reflec...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Cabochon Flower Ring 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center Emerald cabochon is 10mm (3....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Height: 8.32 mm Gemstone Specificat...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.2 Grams Ring Height: 6.6 mm Gemstone Specification...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Rose Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Rose Gold Vintage Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Rose Gold Vintage This spectacular vintage treasure ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Shank; White Gold Head Era: Edwardian 1900 - 1920 Head Width: 8.3mm Head Height: 4.2mm Weight: 3.6 Grams F...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.95 Carat Emerald & Diamond Milgrain Vintage 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
natural 14K yellow and white gold ring featuring a 3.95 carat elongated emerald cut vivid green emerald in a 4-prong yellow gold basket flanked by white gold milgrain diamond side pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Peacock Feather Opal 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Peacock Feather Opal 14k gold ring. MultiColored Opal Open Ring. Feather Opal Wrap gold ring. Ethiopian Opal adjustable ring. Bypass Shank Peacock Feather Ring. Metal: 14k gold Wei...
Opal, 14k Gold
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genu...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Diamond 14k Gold Leaf Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Emerald 14k Gold ring complete with a leaf design that is finished with an Emerald and three round cut Diamonds in a prong setting. Stamped 14k Gold and weighs 6.89g in total weight....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
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 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
ERTE Gold Diamond and Mabe Pearl Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1980 Large Erte signed and Numbered Ring. 14K yellow Gold, set with an 18 M.M. Mabe Pearl, surrounded by Diamonds and set atop an Onyx Ring. Retailed...
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold