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.
$4,850
H 36 in W 48 in
Twin Sisters, Signed Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
Twin Sisters Erté, Russian (1892–1990) Date: 1982 Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 350, AP Size: 36 x 48 in. (91.44 x 121.92 cm)
Screen
Erte La Somptuese 1990's
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 Somptueuse (framed hand signed embossed serigraph)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Embossed serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed by Erte lower right. Hand numbered 26/300 lower left. Artwork size: 28 x 21 inches. Frame size: 35.5 x 30.25 inches. Artwork ...
Paper, Screen
Erte Manhattan Mary Ⅳ 1980's
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
Giulietta, Framed Art Deco Screenprint with Foil by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Giulietta is an Art Deco depiction of a woman posing in a long gown against a plain black background. Around her, ghostly hands rise up offering beautiful temptations for her to cons...
Foil
Erte Harmony 1980's
By Erté
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The artist Roman de Tiltov, known as ERTE. A Russian designer active throughout the 20th century across a wide range of fields—including illustration, costume design for opera, balle...
Paper
Erte "Byzantine" Ltd Ed Serigraph, Signed and Numbered
By Erté
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great decorative piece by Art Deco artist Erté (1892-1990) 20th century. 1985 Production. Signed lower right, numbered 184/300 lower left. An elegant female figure in silver with add...
Acrylic, Paper
Aphrodite, Framed Art Deco Foil and Screenprint by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erté Title: Aphrodite Year: 1985 Medium: Embossed Serigraph with foil stamping, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 185/300 Image Size: 32 x 22.5 inches Size: 35.5 x 25.5 ...
Foil
$3,200
H 42.5 in W 42.5 in D 1.5 in
Romain de Tirtoff Erté 1987 Loge De Theatre Art Deco Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco framed silk sarf by Erté, titled LOGE de THEATRE made in the 1987 in France. Black Gloss Wood Frame. Signed on the Silk Scarf. Silk Scarf Size...
Brass
$1,600
H 27.5 in W 22.25 in D 1 in
Signed Art Deco lithograph by Erte, Manhattan Mary III, 1979
By Erté
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) (Russian, 1892 – 1990) Manhattan Mary III, 1979 Lithograph Signed ‘Erte’ in pencil (lower right) 27.1/2 x 22.1/4 in. (70 x 56....
Lithograph
Erte In The Evening Signed Contemporary Art Deco Serigraph on Paper Framed 1981
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary figurative serigraph with silver embossed embellishments titled "In the Evening" by the Father of Art Deco, Erte. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an anno...
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Scheherezade 6 Harem Erté Hand Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, hand signed and numbered lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. In excellent vintage condition. Size is 13” H x 7” W. R...
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Calyph's Favorite Erté Hand Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, hand signed lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13.5" H x 6.75” W. In excellent vintage condition. Romain de...
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Deco Unframed Calyph's Concubine Erte Signed Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, unframed, hand signed lithograph by artist Erte, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13” H x 10” W unframed. Romain de Tirtoff was a Rus...
Paper
Art Deco Modern Unframed Erté Hand Signed Thousand and One Nights Lithograph
By Erté
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, hand signed lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13.5” H x 6.5” W. In excellent vintage condition. Romain de T...
Paper
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff 1892-1990)Untitled Gouache, Signed Art Deco Illustration
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Art Deco fashion illustration by celebrated designer Erte (Romain de Tirtoff), this signed gouache captures the artist's signature stylization and mastery of form. The figure, ren...
Paper
