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Erté Abstract Sculptures

Russian, 1892-1990

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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Artist: Erté
BELLE DE NUIT (SCULPTURE)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Incised signature by the artist and stamp numbered with foundry and date. Additional images are available upon request. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Please do not hesitat...
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1990s Art Deco Erté Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

STARSTRUCK (GLASS)
By Erté
Located in Aventura, FL
Limited edition encased glass Art Deco vase with raised and etched design in frosted and cobalt blue glass colors. Holds Erte signature to lower right of figure. Stamp numbered with ...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Erté Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

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Erté abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Erté abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Erté in bronze, glass, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Erté abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Erté abstract sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,625 and tops out at $4,500, while the average work can sell for $3,563.

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