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Painter, Sculptor, b. 1892 - d. 1990

Erte prints may seem ubiquitous, but they are far from the only art he created. His long-term connection with Harper's Bazaar has produced some of the most recognizable and exquisite Art Deco illustrations of the 20th century. But, from the start of his career in 1915 until his death in 1990, Erte produced paintings, prints, sculpture, stage sets, and costumes, and even a set of champagne flutes. He is often regarded as having two careers; one pre-World War II, and a second from the 1960s till his passing. Erte Art Deco prints are credited for a refreshed interest in the Art Deco movement in the artist's later years. Erte prints offer style and affordability that, whether muted or bright, convey a delicious sense of luxury. Erte artwork for sale or at auction usually finds a home very quickly. Consider the world of figural prints for sale at Invaluable from world-famous or budding artists to showcase your interest in the experimental side of art.

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                    • Erte (1892-1990), "Lovers and Idol" Limited Edition Serigraph, Numbered and Hand Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.sold
                      Sep. 22, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "Lovers and Idol" Limited Edition Serigraph, Numbered and Hand Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.

                      Est: $5,440 - $6,800

                      Lovers and Idol is a limited edition serigraph on paper by Erte (1892-1990), numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 17" x 23" (border), 13" x 19" (image). Due to the age of this piece and the delicate nature of the paper it may have some slight imperfections. Reference#: 42645.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • Erte (1892-1990), "Aida" Original Gauche Painting with Gold Leaf, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity.sold
                      Sep. 22, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "Aida" Original Gauche Painting with Gold Leaf, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity.

                      Est: $6,800 - $8,500

                      Aida is an original gauche painting on paper with gold leaf by Erte (1892-1990), hand signed by the artist. This piece bears the stamp, title and registration number 14.919 inverso. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 11" x 15". Reference#: 42653.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF (ERTE) (RUSSIAN/AMERICAN, 1892-1990)sold
                      Sep. 22, 2023

                      ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF (ERTE) (RUSSIAN/AMERICAN, 1892-1990)

                      Est: $200 - $400

                      Romain de Tirtoff (Erte) Russian/American, 1892-1990 U, 1977 Serigraph, signed in graphite, edition 165/350 From the Alphabet suite, twin satyrs holding aloft a fruiting garland to form the letter; set behind glass and framed.

                      Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
                    • Erté (Romain De Tirtoff), (Russian/French 1892-1990), Radiance, 1988, Cold Painted and Patinated Bronze Sculpturesold
                      Sep. 22, 2023

                      Erté (Romain De Tirtoff), (Russian/French 1892-1990), Radiance, 1988, Cold Painted and Patinated Bronze Sculpture

                      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                      Erté (Romain De Tirtoff) (Russian/French, 1892-1990) Radiance, 1988 Cold Painted and Patinated Bronze Sculpture Back side of base with stamped copyright date, agent, edition, and Joel Meisner & Company foundry mark ©1988 CHALK & VERMILION AND SEVENARTS 368/375 JM. Together with the associated Martin Lawrence Limited Editions certificate.

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                    • Erte (1892-1990), "La Porte des Studios" Original Gauche Painting, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity.sold
                      Sep. 21, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "La Porte des Studios" Original Gauche Painting, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity.

                      Est: $7,600 - $9,500

                      La Porte des Studios is an original gauche painting on paper by Erte (1892-1990), hand signed by the artist. This piece bears the stamp, title and registration number 15.596 inverso. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 10.5" x 14.5". Reference#: 42654.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • Erte (1892-1990), "La Toilette" Limited Edition Serigraph, Numbered and Hand Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.sold
                      Sep. 21, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "La Toilette" Limited Edition Serigraph, Numbered and Hand Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.

                      Est: $3,880 - $4,850

                      La Toilette is a limited edition serigraph on paper by Erte (1892-1990), numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 13.5" x 11" (border), 12" x 10" (image). Due to the age of this piece and the delicate nature of the paper it may have some slight imperfections. Reference#: 42644.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • Erte (1892-1990), "Le Danseur" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture from an AP Edition, Dated 1980 and Signed with Letter of Authenticitysold
                      Sep. 20, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "Le Danseur" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture from an AP Edition, Dated 1980 and Signed with Letter of Authenticity

                      Est: $4,400 - $5,500

                      Le Danseur is a limited edition bronze sculpture from an AP edition by Erte (1892-1990). This piece is dated 1980 with foundry mark and bears the artist's stamped signature. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 8" x 18" x 5". Born in St. Petersburg in 1892, and expected by his father to follow a military career, Erte confounded the Russian Fleet Admiral by creating his first successful costume design at the age of five. Not until he was 20 years old was Erte finally allowed to move to Paris in 1912 to pursue his passion for fashion. Erte enjoyed a long career as a fashion illustrator for Harper's Bazaar magazine, and gained fame as the creator of gloriously extravagant costumes and stage sets for the Folies Bergere in Paris, and for George White's Scandals in New York. He also designed for the opera and traditional theatre, and made a brief appearance on the Hollywood scene in 1925. Erte disappeared somewhat from the fashion scene in the years following World War Two, only to have his glamorous career re-launched in 1967 by London art dealer Eric Estorick, who was greatly impressed by Erte’s vast body of work. Effectively taking New York and London by storm, the duo also introduced a new generation of fashionistas to Erte’s spectacular Art Deco creations. With demand for his work at an all time high, Erte found that while the wealthy happily paid top dollar for his original pieces, young people of limited means were clamoring for something they too could afford. This led to a decision to create multiples, first of graphics, and later, of bronzed sculptures. During the quarter century of Erte's "second career," he achieved a level of fame which rivaled the first, if only for its wider reaching expanses. Having entered the fashion world in his early 20’s, Erte remained active well into his 90’s, with numerous books published on his life’s work, including two large format books, "Erte at Ninety," and "Erte at Ninety-Five," as well as one on sculpture, "Erte Sculpture." Upon his death in 1990, he was hailed as the undisputed "Prince of the Music Hall," the "Mirror for Fashion for 75 years," and “The Father of Art Deco.” Reference#: 36351.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • Erte (1892-1990), "The Hunting" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture, Dated 1985, Numbered 180/375 and Signed with Letter of Authenticitysold
                      Sep. 20, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "The Hunting" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture, Dated 1985, Numbered 180/375 and Signed with Letter of Authenticity

                      Est: $4,400 - $5,500

                      The Hunting is a limited edition bronze sculpture by Erte (1892-1990). This piece is dated 1985 with foundry mark, numbered 180/375 and bears the artist's stamped signature. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 12" x 14" x 6". Born in St. Petersburg in 1892, and expected by his father to follow a military career, Erte confounded the Russian Fleet Admiral by creating his first successful costume design at the age of five. Not until he was 20 years old was Erte finally allowed to move to Paris in 1912 to pursue his passion for fashion. Erte enjoyed a long career as a fashion illustrator for Harper's Bazaar magazine, and gained fame as the creator of gloriously extravagant costumes and stage sets for the Folies Bergere in Paris, and for George White's Scandals in New York. He also designed for the opera and traditional theatre, and made a brief appearance on the Hollywood scene in 1925. Erte disappeared somewhat from the fashion scene in the years following World War Two, only to have his glamorous career re-launched in 1967 by London art dealer Eric Estorick, who was greatly impressed by Erte’s vast body of work. Effectively taking New York and London by storm, the duo also introduced a new generation of fashionistas to Erte’s spectacular Art Deco creations. With demand for his work at an all time high, Erte found that while the wealthy happily paid top dollar for his original pieces, young people of limited means were clamoring for something they too could afford. This led to a decision to create multiples, first of graphics, and later, of bronzed sculptures. During the quarter century of Erte's "second career," he achieved a level of fame which rivaled the first, if only for its wider reaching expanses. Having entered the fashion world in his early 20’s, Erte remained active well into his 90’s, with numerous books published on his life’s work, including two large format books, "Erte at Ninety," and "Erte at Ninety-Five," as well as one on sculpture, "Erte Sculpture." Upon his death in 1990, he was hailed as the undisputed "Prince of the Music Hall," the "Mirror for Fashion for 75 years," and “The Father of Art Deco.” Reference#: 36350.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF, OR ERTE (1892-1990) MUSEUM ADVERTISING LITHOGRAPH TITLED CRYSTAL MASK – 22 IN x 32INsold
                      Sep. 19, 2023

                      ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF, OR ERTE (1892-1990) MUSEUM ADVERTISING LITHOGRAPH TITLED CRYSTAL MASK – 22 IN x 32IN

                      Est: $1,500 - $2,000

                      Museum advertising lithograph by celebrated Russian artist Romain De Tirtoff, more famously known as Erte (1892-1990). It is titled Crystal Mask. Published in 1978 by Mirage Editions Santa Monica, Calif. This is from a series of posters produced in association with Grosvenor Gallery, London England. It came from a Virginia estate. It measures 22 inches x 32 inches. It is professionally framed under glass.

                      The Rug Life Auctions
                    • Erte (1892-1990), "Deuxieme porteuse d'oiseaux" Original Gauche Painting, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity.sold
                      Sep. 19, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "Deuxieme porteuse d'oiseaux" Original Gauche Painting, Hand Signed with Letter of Authenticity.

                      Est: $10,000 - $12,500

                      Deuxieme porteuse d'oiseaux is an original gauche painting on paper by Erte (1892-1990), hand signed by the artist. This piece bears the stamp, title and registration number 15.453 inverso. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 10.5" x 14.5". Reference#: 42652.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • Erte (1892-1990), "Tanagra Turquoise" Limited Edition Serigraph, Numbered and Hand Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.sold
                      Sep. 18, 2023

                      Erte (1892-1990), "Tanagra Turquoise" Limited Edition Serigraph, Numbered and Hand Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.

                      Est: $3,600 - $4,500

                      Tanagra Turquoise is a limited edition serigraph on paper by Erte (1892-1990), numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 30.5" x 41" (border), 27.5" x 36.5" (image). Due to the age of this piece and the delicate nature of the paper it may have some slight imperfections. Reference#: 42643.

                      Robinhood Auctions
                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Moulin Rouge' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Moulin Rouge' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Moulin Rouge' Gouache Undated, ink signed lower right, blindstamp bottom edge, estate stamps and title verso, ink numbered 15694 and pencil numbered AMA 2027, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:00 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:08 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Les Cow-Boys' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Les Cow-Boys' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Les Cow-Boys' Gouache 1945, pencil signed lower right, blind stamp lower left, estate stamped, titled and numbered A7509 and AMA 813 verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:59 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:08 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Derniere Nuit De Don Juan' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Derniere Nuit De Don Juan' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Derniere Nuit De Don Juan' Gouache 1921, ink signed lower right, titled and estate stamped verso, ink numbered 21 and 22 and pencil numbered 1626 verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:58 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:07 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Costume' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Costume' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Costume' Gouache Undated, ink signed lower right, estate stamped, titled and pencil numbered AMA 2001 verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:57 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:08 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Male Costume Opera' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Male Costume Opera' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Male Costume Opera' Gouache Undated, ink signed lower right, titled and estate stamped verso, pencil numbered AMA 2037 verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:56 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:07 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Male Costume Opera' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Male Costume Opera' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Male Costume Opera' Gouache Undated, ink signed lower right, estate stamped, titled and pencil numbered AMA 2001 verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:55 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:07 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Derniere Nuit De Don Juan' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Derniere Nuit De Don Juan' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Derniere Nuit De Don Juan' Gouache 1921, ink signed lower right, estate stamped and titled verso, ink numbered 16 and pencil numbered 1627 verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:54 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:09 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Cha-Cha-Cha' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Cha-Cha-Cha' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Cha-Cha-Cha' Gouache Undated, ink signed lower right, Ganson Montgolfier blindstamp at top edge, titled and estate stamped verso, pencil numbered AMA 2019 and having other numbers verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:53 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:07 am

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Decor du Sex Appeal' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Decor du Sex Appeal' Gouache

                      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Decor du Sex Appeal' Gouache Undated, ink signed lower right, estate stamped, ink titled, numbered 5080 and pencil numbered AMA 705 verso, ink inscribed 'Le Lido' verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:52 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: September 5, 2023, 3:18 pm

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Temple Roulant Ouvert' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Temple Roulant Ouvert' Gouache

                      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Temple Roulant Ouvert' Gouache 1936, ink signed lower right outside of the image, estate stamped, titled, numbered A3288 in ink with other writing verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:51 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 29, 2023, 1:52 pm

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                    • Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Le Gendarme' Gouachesold
                      Sep. 17, 2023

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Le Gendarme' Gouache

                      Est: $700 - $900

                      Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'Le Gendarme' Gouache Undated, ink signed lower right, pencil notation lower and upper right, estate stamped and title verso, ink number 8527 and pencil numbered AMA 1244 verso, matted behind glass in a metal and faux granite frame, backing board having window for viewing verso of sheet Provenance: Prestige Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois Property from: a Private Collector, Barrington, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:50 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 31, 2023, 11:07 am

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                    • ERTE 'ARIES' ZODIAC SERIES COLOR SERIGRAPHsold
                      Sep. 16, 2023

                      ERTE 'ARIES' ZODIAC SERIES COLOR SERIGRAPH

                      Est: $250 - $300

                      Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990) color serigraph. Titled 'Aries' from the Zodiac series. Pencil signed lower right, titled lower center and numbered 298/350 lower left. Measures 21 1/4" x 16 1/2" + 6 1/2" mat & frame.

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                    • ERTE 'TAURUS' ZODIAC SERIES COLOR SERIGRAPHsold
                      Sep. 16, 2023

                      ERTE 'TAURUS' ZODIAC SERIES COLOR SERIGRAPH

                      Est: $250 - $300

                      Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990) color serigraph. Titled 'Taurus' from the Zodiac series. Pencil signed lower right, titled lower center and numbered 77/90 lower left. Measures 24" x 18 7/8" + 5 1/4" mat & frame.

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