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.
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in Dm 8.75 in
Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl by R & Y Augousti, Bronze & Shagreen
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Miami, FL
A Bronze bowl with a Beige color Shagreen lining in the inside. This piece is signed by R&Y Augousti Paris.
Bronze
$20,000
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Enameled Bronze Egyptian Lotus Bowl by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler, J. Winhart & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler for J. Winhart & Co. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable ...
Bronze, Enamel, Silver
$199Sale Price|37% Off
H 0.5 in Dm 8 in
Franklin Mint The House of Erte Porcelain Plate "The Beauty and the Beast"
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
Franklin Mint the House of Erte Collectors Porcelain Plate "The Beauty and The Beast". Circa 1990s Features an image of the homonym artwork by Ertè created in 1984 and it is enhanced...
Porcelain
Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand
By Jean Dunand
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare octogonal dinanderie charger in patinated copper and nickel silver by Jean Dunand. Signed incised: Jean Dunand. France: circa 1925 Provenance : Private collection Chicago At the...
Copper
Brass Bowl with Inlay of Semi-Precious Stones, 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass bowl with inlay of semi-precious stones, 1960. A 1960s brass bowl with semi-precious stone inlay. Dimensions : H: 22cm, W: 30cm, D: 21cm Contact us before ordering to confir...
Brass
Art Deco Dish in Patinated Bronze by Ægte Ildfast, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small stylish dish executed in bronze and featuring the most gorgeous piercet wings/handles, an engraved center flower and rich original patina. It was made by Ægte Ildfast in Denmar...
Bronze
Large Scalloped Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
By N. Dam Ravn, Nordisk Malm
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Scalloped Bronze Bowl designed by Niels Dam Ravn and produced by Nordisk Malm in the 1930s. * Scalloped bronze Bowl with floral motifs * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufacture...
Brass
Large Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Bronze Low Bowl, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large decorative Art Deco dish/low bowl made of bronze. Brown patinated center with golden rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with...
Bronze
$199Sale Price|43% Off
H 0.5 in Dm 8 in
Franklin Mint the House of Erte Porcelain Plate "Flame of Love". Circa 1990s
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
Franklin Mint the House of Erte Collectors Porcelain Plate "Flame of Love". Circa 1990s Features an image of the homonym artwork by Ertè created in 1984...
Porcelain
$2,342
H 3.55 in Dm 8.47 in
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Art Deco Bowl - Silver Inlay - Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional Argenta stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dated 1935. The bowl is executed in a rich turquoise-green glaze and decorated with an elegan...
Sterling Silver
Ann Sperry Signed Welded Steel Sculptural Tazza, 2000
Located in Astoria, NY
Ann Sperry (American, 1950-2008) Postmodern Welded Steel Sculptural Tazza, 2000, signed and dated to underside. 7.75" H x 7" W x 5.75" D. Provenance: From the Collection of Laura...
Steel
Regency Papier Mache Tray Top Table with Floral and Gold-Tone Design, circa 1820
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Papier Mache Tray Top Table, circa 1820, top with floral design and ornate gold-tone designs, underside marked "Jennens & Bettridge / London", on later ebonized and gilt ...
Wood, Paper
Jean Garnier Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sculptural Vase, Late 19th Century
By Jean Garnier
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean Garnier (French, 1853-1930) Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sculptural Vase, late 19th century, depicting a nude women entwined in ivy vines draped across a tree trunk, signed "J. Gar...
Bronze
Persian Brass Tray Top Folding Wood Table, Stamped Geometric Design
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Brass Tray Top Folding Wood Table, the charged with stamped geometric designs. Overall: 19" H x 25" Diameter. Provenance: From a Connectic...
Brass
Wedgwood Green and Brown Glaze Shell-Form Centerpiece and Five Plates
By Wedgewood
Located in Astoria, NY
Wedgwood Shell-Form Centerpiece and Five Plates, each with green and brown glaze, marked "Wedgwood" underside. Centerpiece: 4.25" H x 9" W x 9.25" D. ...
Ceramic
Louis XV Style Gilded Faux Marble Circular Center Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilded Faux Marble Circular Center Table, with red painted cabriole legs on claw and ball feet. 30" H x 38.25" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 74th Street Estate.
Wood
