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Erté Romain de Tirtoff Erte (1892-1990)
Title: Gala Performance
- Hand signed and numbered XXXVII/CXXIV
- Measures approx. 18\" x 22.5\" (border 45.5 x 57 cm), 13.5\" x 18\" (image)
- List price: $5100
- In very good condition, never framed, some very minor handling
ABOUT THE ARTIST-Born in St. Petersburg in 1892, Erté defied his military family to pursue art, moving to Paris in 1912. He became a defining voice of Art Deco, renowned for extravagant fashion illustrations in Harper’s Bazaar and dazzling theater sets. After a post-war lull, a triumphant 1967 revival brought his work to a new global audience.Early Success and the Stage
- Defiant Beginnings: Created his first costume design at age five, shocking his admiral father.
- Parisian Arrival: Moved to Paris at 20 to immerse himself in design.
- Iconic Collaborations: Crafted lavish costumes for the Folies Bergère, Broadway, and opera.
The Art Deco Revival
- 1967 Re-emergence: Partnered with dealer Eric Estorick to reintroduce his brilliance to London and New York.
- Accessible Art: Expanded into limited-edition graphics and bronze sculptures so younger admirers could collect his work.
- Lasting Legacy: Remained active past age 90, cementing his status as a visionary master of modern design until his death in 1990.
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