Erté Embossed Serigraph "La Somptueuse"
Item Details
A limited edition embossed serigraph on paper titled La Somptueuse by well-listed artist Romain “Erté” de Tirtoff (1892 – 1990). This work depicts a figure wearing an elaborate flowing robe in purple hues in blue. They also wear a silver tone headdress adored with pearl and green gem like elements. This work is signed to the lower right corner and is numbered 131 out of an edition of 300. It is presented behind acrylic glass in a white mat in a gold tone wood frame.
*Included in the catalogue raisonné Erté at Ninety-Five: The Complete New Graphic edited by Marshall Lee, figure 139.
Roman De Tirtoff, known by the pseudonym Erté, is a Russian-born French designer who flourished in many fields including set design, fashion, and the graphic arts, spanning most of the 20th century. He began working for Harper’s Bazaar in 1915 creating over 240 covers for the magazine for over 22 years. His fashion illustrations appeared in numerous other publications. During 1976 Erté was awarded the title of Officer of Arts and Letters, and in 1982 the Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris by the French government. His work is housed in private and permanent collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York; Museum of Modern Art, New York; and London’s Victoria & Albert Museum to name a few.
Condition
- very light edge wear to frame. Wire that hangs frame is broken.
Dimensions
measures frame; image measures: 14.75" W x 20.25" H.
Item #
18DAL019-349
