Lot 1296
Tirtoff, Romain de, Erté. The Four Seasons: Winter, Spring Summer, Fall. 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 is a suite of four images, serigraphs on glass, 15" x 11", 3 are editions 406 of 450 and one 111 of 450. Actual artwork of all four in excellent condition. The lacquered frames which measure 19" x 15" exhibit minor rubbing and scratches from handling and storage and could easily be replaced if desired.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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