1977
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.
$2,500
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in
The Letter I from the Alphabet Suite, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
This glamorous screenprint was created by Russian-born French artist Erte. Erte is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he w...
Screen
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Letter V Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, EA Edition, Framed
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered EA lower left (there is also a main edition of 350). Sheet size: 25.5 x 19.25...
Paper, Screen
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Letter J Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered 20/350 lower left. Sheet size: 25.5 x 18.56 inches. Image size: 15.75 x 10.5...
Paper, Screen
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Letter W Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, Edition OF 350, Framed
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered 172/350 lower left. Sheet size: 25.5 x 18.62 inches. Image size: 15.75 x 10....
Paper, Screen
$2,500
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in
The Letter 'O' from the Alphabet Suite, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
This glamorous screenprint was created by Russian-born French artist Erte. Erte is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he w...
Screen
$1,998
H 25.6 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Letter I Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Artist Proof, 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter I - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is from the suite "Letter...
Lithograph, Screen
$1,998
H 25.6 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Letter A Lithograph by Erté, Signed Artist Proof, Contemporary, 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter A - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a modern artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff. Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork is from t...
Screen, Lithograph
$1,880
H 25.6 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Letter X Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist Proof, 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter X - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
Lithograph
$1,998
H 25.6 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Letter Y Lithograph by Erté, Contemporary, Signed Artist Proof, 1976
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Y - from the suite Letters of the Alphabet is a contemporary artwork realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Lithograph and Screen Print. The artwork i...
Screen, Lithograph
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Letter N Serigraph from Alphabet Suite, Hand Signed, 198/350, Framed
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper from the Alphabet Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered 198/350 lower left. Sheet size: 25.25 x 18.62 inches. Image size: 15.75 x 10....
Screen, Paper
Letter "S" from Alphabet Suite (Signed Erté)
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
From the celebrated Alphabet Suite, this stunning Art Deco lithograph/serigraph was designed by the Russian-born French artist and designer known by the pseudonym Erté, and produced ...
Lithograph
Art Deco Serigraph entitled Dancers by Erté
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This striking serigraph by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) exemplifies the elegance and fluidity of the Art Deco style. Known for his iconic depictions of movement and couture, Erté capture...
Black and White
Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Curtain" signed Erté
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This striking serigraph, titled "Curtain" and signed by the legendary Art Deco master Erté, exemplifies his celebrated ability to merge elegance with artistic precision. Created in 1...
Lithograph
Art Deco Serigraph entitled "Three Graces" Edition AP6/25 signed Erté
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and authentic serigraph by the renowned Art Deco master Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), titled "Three Graces." This exceptional work comes from Erté’s celebrated series of cos...
Lithograph
Art Deco "Woman and Window" Pen & Ink Drawing on Paper signed Erté
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This original pen and ink drawing on paper, titled “Woman and Window,” is a rare and captivating example of Erté’s (Romain de Tirtoff’s) early work, showcasing his signature elegance...
Ink
Mid-Century Lithograph Entitled "L'echo" Edition 39/150 Signed Charlotte Reine
By Charlotte Reine
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Reine’s L'echo is a captivating mid-century modernist lithograph, created circa 1988. This limited-edition print, numbered 39/150 and hand-si...
Lithograph
