Erté Patinated Bronze Sculpture "Flora I"

Item Details

Bronze

Designed by Erté (Russian, 1892-1990)
Flora I, 1984
Patinated bronze sculpture
Signed in mould to the verso
Numbered 119/250
Published by Con Ker

Depicted is an Art Deco style sculpture of a couple clasping their hands together in an embrace with their green clothing flowing into a singular form.

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

- slight wear to lower edge of base; dust present to exterior and crevices.

Dimensions

Item #

18DAL032-673