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.
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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
Erté ECSTASY, Sculpture 1989
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handmade sculpture features a woman as its subject. Made of bronze using the Art Deco style, this original sculpture captures a theme of art through its intricate design and prod...
Bronze
Diana, Art Deco Glass Sculpture, Limited Edition of 300, 2004
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Limited edition encased glass Art Deco vase with raised and etched design in frosted and cranberry glass colors. Holds Erte signature to lower right of figure. Stamp numbered with fo...
Glass
20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
"Chinese Legend" by Erté An eye catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty in a full length costume resembling a Fenghuang. The bronze surface with excellent colour and detail, signed Erté, numbered 50/500, dated 1988 and with foundry mark. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 55 cm Circa: 1988 Foundry: Seven Arts Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Erte – The Last Works by Eric Estorick Page No: 152 SKU: 8260 ABOUT Erté Sculpture...
Bronze
Firebird, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Erté Title: Firebird Date: 1987 Medium: Screenprint with foil stamping, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: CCXXVIII/CCL (228/250) Size: 39.5 x 25.7 in. (100.33 x 65.28 cm) Frame...
Screen
$11,837
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A captivating limited edition Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty wearing a full length gown with a dramatic black and gold shawl draped across her arms with a large decorati...
Bronze
Erte The Angel 1990
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer who was active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for oper...
Paper
La Mystérieuse
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
La Mystérieuse was inspired by Erté’s design for a wedding gown published in Harper’s Bazar in 1923. Erté wrote, “The name comes from the effect of mystery of this exquisite outfit. The dress was designed to be in white crêpe embroidered with geometric designs in silver and adorned with snow-white ermine...
Bronze
$12,044
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Limited Edition 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Stranded" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A wonderful limited edition Artist Proof Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a young woman standing on a rocky landscape surrounded by crashing waves. The bronze with excellent ename...
Bronze
Cold Painted Limited Edition Bronze Figure "Chinese Legend" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching limited edition cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty in a full length costume resembling a Fenghuang. The bronze surface with excellent color and detail, signed Erté...
Bronze
Pierre Lefaguays Table Lamp
By Pierre Lefaguays
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pierre Lefaguays (1892-1962) Dancer Patinated bronze with gilded accents table lamp. Signed « Le Faguays » and dated 40 for 1940 Measure: Height : 12" or 30 cm.
Bronze
Art Deco Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A French Art Deco wrought iron table lamp, signed E. Brandt, from circa 1925 with an alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" Table Lamp (pair available)
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco table lamp with a silvered bronze base surmounted by a Rene Lalique “Rinceaux” glass shade created 1926 27” High x 16.5“ Diameter
Bronze
Table Lamp with a Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" Shade
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Table lamp with an original Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" yellow amber shade. The base is top quality silvered bronze, late 20th century.
Bronze
Lalique table lamp, model "CHENE"
By Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Lalique Chêne Luminaire, post-1945 Clear and frosted glass, metal 9-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches (23.5 x 29.8 cm) Marks: Lalique France Wired for the US
Crystal
Lalique Faunes Table Lamp
By Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Lalique Faunes Table Lamp, post-1945 Clear and frosted glass, metal, fabric 27 " overall, 14" shade diameter, Base itself 17.5 tall . 8" diameter. Marks: Lalique France In good condi...
Metal
