Erté
French, 1892 - 1990
Erté: Russian Artist and Designer Embodies Art Deco Elegance
Erté, a renowned Russian artist and designer, is celebrated for his opulent opera sets, exquisite jewelry, captivating costumes, and stunning graphic arts. His creations epitomize the essence of the Art Deco style, characterized by graceful tapered lines and minimalist adornments drawn from the natural world. Erté's internationally coveted figurines have gained widespread recognition as sought-after collectibles.
Born as Roman Petrovich Tyrtov on November 23, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia, into an aristocratic family, he defied his father's wishes of a naval officer's path and instead ventured to Paris in 1910. His journey led to a pivotal moment in artistic history. In 1915, he inked a significant contract with Harper’s Bazaar magazine, a partnership that yielded a plethora of illustrations and diverse multimedia projects.
Today, Erté's artistic legacy graces esteemed collections, including those of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His passing on April 21, 1990, in Paris, France, marked the end of an era, but his enduring influence continues to shine through his timeless masterpieces.
Erté, a renowned Russian artist and designer, is celebrated for his opulent opera sets, exquisite jewelry, captivating costumes, and stunning graphic arts. His creations epitomize the essence of the Art Deco style, characterized by graceful tapered lines and minimalist adornments drawn from the natural world. Erté's internationally coveted figurines have gained widespread recognition as sought-after collectibles.
Born as Roman Petrovich Tyrtov on November 23, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia, into an aristocratic family, he defied his father's wishes of a naval officer's path and instead ventured to Paris in 1910. His journey led to a pivotal moment in artistic history. In 1915, he inked a significant contract with Harper’s Bazaar magazine, a partnership that yielded a plethora of illustrations and diverse multimedia projects.
Today, Erté's artistic legacy graces esteemed collections, including those of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His passing on April 21, 1990, in Paris, France, marked the end of an era, but his enduring influence continues to shine through his timeless masterpieces.
Erté
Erté Romain de Tirtoff, "Le Soleil" Glass Luminaire Edition 117/175
H 19 in W 13 in D 3 in
$ 3,250
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Vintage Signed Art Deco Erte Silkscreen Print - Letter R From the Alphabet Suite
H 28 in W 21 in D 1 in
$ 2,250
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