Description
“Femme de Luxe,” 1990
Figure: 18 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ x 12 3/4″.
One of Erte’s last sculptures.
Romain de Tirtoff (1892–1990) was a Russian-born French artist and designer, known by the pseudonym Erté; that was derived from the French pronunciation of his initials.
He was extremely accomplished in an array of fields including: fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theatre, opera, and interior decor.
This an absolutely spectacular limited edition bronze by Erte.
Beautifully painted in green with gold highlights.
There are three movable tassel cords in the back of her dress and her earring is also a movable chain.
This is a great example of high end Art Deco style and would make a reat addition to any art collection.
Incised Erte signature, movable chain tassel cords,
Numbered 193/500,
with the stamp of the publisher Seven Arts Ltd.,
London and Dyansen Studio foundry stamp