Lot 1244
Tirtoff, Romain de, Erté. Hera and Zeus. Romain de Tirtoff, who went by his pseudonymn Erté for some 75 years is considered the father of Art Deco. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia he moved to Paris to pursue design and graphic arts and in short order landed his first contract with Harper's Bazaar. That exposure led to spectacular and opulent stage collaborations with Florenz Ziegfeld, opera, dance and finally Hollywood. In the 1960s with the revival of Art Deco, Erté enjoyed a late career revival in his graphic arts, and sculpture that continues today. Offered here is a set of bronzes of "Hera and Zeus" 23" x 16" x 13" stamped #436 from a limited production of 500. Combined weight a total of nearly 50 pounds. In excellent condition with only the most minimum evidence of handling and an occasional pinpoint of oxidation that in no way detracts from the magnificence of this pair. Buyer responsible for shipping.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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