Artists
Erté
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Romain de Tirtoff (or “Erté” – a nickname based on the French pronunciation of his initials) was destined for a military career. However, he defied expectations and proved that he was to become a fabulous fashion illustrator, moving to Paris in 1912. He is notorious for his elaborate costumes and exotic designs, especially at the Folies-Bergère in Paris. Erté also spent a brief period of his life in Hollywood in 1925, working with MGM at the invitation of Louis B. Mayer.
Artwork
Spring Opening
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Spring Opening From the 8-piece Twenties Remembered Again suite 1978 Erte at 90: p. 112 18" x 13" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the artist's proof edition (300 Arabic proof and a Roman numeral edition of 61 also exists). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Winter
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Winter From the 4-piece The Seasons suite 1975 Erte at 90: p. 58 13" x 10" Serigraph in color on BFK Rives paper. Signed in pencil and numbered. From the numbered edition of 260 (an artist's proof edition and an edition outside the annotated proofs also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art. Blindstamp of the publisher, lower left margin.
Circe
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Circe From the 6-piece Vamps Suite 1979 Erte at 90: p. 150 14 1/2" x 8 1/4" Lithograph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 300 (60 artist's proofs, 13 presentation proofs and 5 hors commerce proof impressions also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art in Chicago.
Duel, The
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) The Duel 1981 Erte at 90: p. 202 25" x 17 3/4" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the Arabic edition of 300 (50 artist's proofs, 7 presentation proofs, 15 unsigned trial proofs, and 17 hors commerce proof impressions also exist). Printed by Mark Rowland Studios and published by Circle Fine Art.
9 The Numerals
73282 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) `9' From The Numerals suite 1980 Erte at 90: p. 27 16 1/2'' X 12'' Serigraph in color with embossing on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist, numbered. From the edition of 350 (39 artist's proofs, 10 European artist proofs, 10 hors commerce proofs, and a Roman numeral edition of 90 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Autumn
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Autumn 1975 13" x 10" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed by the artist and numbered. From the numbered edition of 260 (an artist's proof edition and an edition outside the annotated proofs also exists). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Bird Cage, The
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) The Bird Cage 1981 Erte at 90: p. 203 25 3/8 X 18" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From an edition outside the annotated proofs (300 Arabic proofs, 60 artist's proofs, and 124 Roman numeral proofs also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Brown Boot
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Brown Boot 1974 Erte at 90: p. 50 13 1/4" x 10 1/16" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist and numbered. From the edition of 260 (9 artist's proofs also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Cloudy Morning
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Cloudy Morning 1981 18" x 10 1/2" Erte at 90: p. 205 Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil by the artist and numbered. Blind stamp of the publisher, lower left margin. Copyright seal, left margin. From the edition of 300. Published by Circle Fine Art.
Paresseuse
, Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Paresseuse 1980 Erte at 90: page 186 25 1/8" x 18 Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 300 (presentation proof also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Arabian Dancer
127406 Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) Arabian Dancer (Scheherezade 9) From the 4-piece suite titled "Scheherezade" 1980 Erte at 90: pg. 157 13 6/8" x 9 1/4" Lithograph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the Arabic edition of 300 (60 artist's proofs and a Roman numeral edition of 36 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Zobeide
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) 1979 Zobeide Erte at 90: p125 10" x 6 1/2" Lithograph in color on Somerset paper. Hand-signed in pencil, annotated `N'. From the numbered edition of 300 aside from the artist proof edition of 50 and 5 presentation proofs. Published by Circle Fine Art.
1921 (Medallion)
149391 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) 1921 (Medallion) 2005 2 1/4'' x 2 1/4'' Double-sided bronze medallion. From the edition of 2500. Exclusive to Park West.
Above and Below (Medallion)
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Above and Below (Medallion) 2005 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" Double-sided bronze medallion. From the edition of 2500. Exclusive to Park West.
Parrot (Medallion)
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Parrot (Medallion) 2005 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" Double-sided bronze medallion. From the edition of 2500. Exclusive to Park West.
Carnaval
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Carnaval 15 3/4" x 21 3/4" 1986 Embossed serigraph in color on Arches paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the numbered edition of 300 (an artist's proof edition of 20 numbered in Roman and annotated 'A.P.' also exist). Printed by Coriander Studio, London. Published by Sevenarts, Ltd.
La Jalousie (Jealousy)
73492 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) La Jalousie (Jealousy) From the "Four Emotions Folio 1'' Suite 1979 Erte at 90: p. 139 22 3/4'' x 17 3/4'' (sheet size) Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist and numbered. From the Arabic edition of 300. Published by Circle Fine Art. The backgrounds of this work are printed in metallic inks that were selected by Erte. Over time the metallic inks exhibit a rich patina similar to that which is achieved in...
Study for Bracelet and Cufflinks
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Study for Bracelet and Cufflinks c. 1980s 4 1/2" x 7 3/4" Goauche over pencil on vellum paper. Signed in ink and inscribed, "O.K. without face." A unique work. From the collection of the artist. This goauche study is featured in the Erte: Art to Wear catalogue on p. 184.
Beauty of Bagdad (Scheherezade 7)
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Beauty of Bagdad (Scheherezade 7) From the 4-piece suite titled "Scheherezade" 1980 Erte at 90: pg. 156 13 1/2" x 8 1/4" (image size) 20 3/4" x 15 1/4" (sheet size) Lithograph with serigraphy in color on Somerset White paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and numbered. From the numbered edition of 300 (60 artist's proofs and 69 Roman numbered proof impressions also exist). Printed by American Atelier in New York, serigraphy enhancements by Brand X...
Thousand and One Nights (Scheherezade)
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Thousand and One Nights (Scheherezade) 1980 13 1/2" x 6 1/2" Lithograph with serigraphy in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist. From the numbered edition of 300 (60 artist proof impressions also exist). Blindstamp of the publisher, Circle Fine Art, lower left margin.
Harem
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Harem From the 4-piece Scheherezade suite 1980 Erte at 90: p. 154 13 1/4" x 7 1/4" Lithograph with serigraphy in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Roman numeral edition of 53 (300 Arabic proofs and 60 artists proofs also exists). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Le Rideau de l'hiver
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Le Rideau de l'Hiver 1979 Erte at 90: p. 137 17 3/4" x 13 1/8" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 300 (60 artist's proofs, 8 presentation proofs, and an edition outside the annotated proofs also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Scheherezade 6
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Scheherezade 6 From the 4-piece Scheherezade suite 1980 13" X 7" Lithograph with serigraphy in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil lower right. From the numbered edition of 300 (60 artist's proofs and 53 Roman numeral impressions also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Blue Dress
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) The Blue Dress 1979 Erte at 90: p. 147 14 1/4" x 9" Lithograph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil, numbered. Blindstamps of the publisher and the printer, lower left margin. Copyright seal, left margin. From the edition of 300. Published by Circle Fine Art.
E The Alphabet
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) `E' From the Alphabet Suite 1976 Erte at 90: p. 80 15 3/4" x 10 1/2" Lithograph and serigraphy in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and numbered. From the numbered edition of 350 (39 artist's proofs, 10 european proofs, 2 proofs reserved for the Bibliotheque Nationale,Paris, and a Roman numeral edition of 90 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Ficelle
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Ficelle 1976 Erte at 90: p. 71 14 15/16" x 11" (paper size) Lithograph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist and numbered. Blindstamp of the publisher, lower left margin. From the edition of 300. Published by Circle Fine Art.
H The Alphabet
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) `H' From The Alphabet suite 1976 Erte at 90: p. 83 15 3/4" x 10 1/2" Lithograph with serigraphy in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 350 (39 artist's proofs, 10 european proofs, 2 proofs reserved for the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, and a Roman numeral edition of 90 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
O The Alphabet
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) `O' From The Alphabet suite 1976 Erte at 90: p. 90 15 3/4" X 10 5/8" Lithograph with serigraphy in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by he artist and numbered. From the edition of 350 (26 artist's proofs, 10 european proofs, 2 proofs reserved for the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, and a roamn numeral edition of 90 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Pearl of the Orient (Scheherezade 8)
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Pearl of the Orient (Scheherezade 8) From the suite titled "Scheherezade" 1980 Erte at 90: pg. 157 12 3/4" x 5 7/8" Lithograph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 300 (60 artist's proofs and 13 Roman numbered proof impressions also exist). Printed by American Atelier in New York, serigraphy enhancements by Brand X in New York, and published by Circle Fine Art Corporation.
Tres Chic
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Tres Chic 1975 Erte at 90: p. 65 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" Lithograph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil, numbered. Blindstamps of the publisher and the printer, lower left margin. From the edition of 300. Published by Circle Fine Art.
V The Alphabet
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) V From the Alphabet Suite 1977 15 3/4" x 10 5/8" Lithograph with serigraphy in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist, numbered. From the edition of 350 (39 artist's proofs, 10 european proofs, 2 proofs reserved for the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, and a roman numeral edition of 90 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
X The Alphabet
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) `X' From The Alphabet suite 1977 Erte at 90: p. 99 15 11/16" x 10 5/8" Lithograph with serigraphy in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist and numbered. From the edition of 350 (39 artist's proofs, 10 european proofs, 2 proofs reserved for the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, and a roman numeral edition of 90 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Y The Alphabet
36174 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Y From The Alphabet Suite 1977 Erte at 90: p. 100 15 3/4'' x 10 1/2'' Lithograph and serigraphy in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the Arabic edition of 350 (39 artist's proofs, 10 european proofs, 2 proofs reserved for the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, and a Roman numeral edition of 90 also exists). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Bonds of Love (Medallion)
149395 Erte ( Romain De Tirtoff ) Bonds of Love (Medallion) 2005 2 1/4'' x 2 1/4'' Double-sided bronze medallion. From the edition of 2500. Exclusive to Park West.
Black Rose
Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) Black Rose 1975 Erte at 90: p. 59 19 7/8" X 15 1/8" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil lower right. From the numbered edition of 260 (an artist's proof edition annotated "A.P." also exists). Blindstamp of the publisher, lower margin. Published by Circle Fine Art.
Blossom Umbrella
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Blossom Umbrella 1979 Erte at 90: p. 128 24" x 18 1/8" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the artist's proof edition of 50 (300 Arabic proofs, 9 presentation proofs and an edition outside the annotated proof impressions also exists). Published by Circle Fine.
Lafayette
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Lafayette 1979 Erte at 90: p. 130 26 5/8" x 19 1/8" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 300 (50 artist's proofs, 9 presentation proofs, and an edition outside the annotated proofs also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Bath of the Marquise, The
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) The Bath of the Marquise 1980 Erte at 90: p. 161 18 3/4" x 13" (image size) 24" x 18" (sheet size) Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 300 (50 artist's proofs and 20 presentation proofs also exist). Printed by Chicago Serigraphic Workshop and published by Circle Fine Art Corporation Chicago.
L'Indifference
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) L'Indifference From the "Four Emotions Folio 1" Suite 1979 Erte at 90: p. 141 22 7/8" x 17 7/8" (sheet size) Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 300. Published by Circle Fine Art. The backgrounds of this work are printed in metallic inks which were selected by Erte. Over time the metallic inks exhibit a rich patina similar to that which is achieved in the creation of sculpture.
La Tristesse (Sorrow)
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) La Tristesse (Sorrow) From the ``Four Emotions Folio 1" Suite 1979 Erte at 90: p. 140 22 3/4" x 17 7/8" (sheet size) Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the Arabic edition of 300 (50 artists proofs, and 8 presentation proofs also exists). Published by Circle Fine Art. The backgrounds of this work are printed in metallic inks which were selected by Erte. Over time the metallic inks exhibit a rich patina similar to that which is achieved in the creatio...
Tennis
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Tennis 1974 Erte at 90: p. 48 21 1/2" x 17" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the Arabic edition of 260 (an undetermined amount of examples may also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Manhattan Mary I
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Manhattan Mary I 1979 Erte at 90: p. 134 15 1/4" x 11 1/4" Lithograph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the Arabic edition of 300 (61 artist's proofs, 8 presentation proofs and a Roman numeral edition of 12 also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Nile, The
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) The Nile 1982 Erte at 95: pgs. 40 and 41 16" x 21 1/2" (image size) 22 1/2" x 27 1/2" (sheet size) Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and numbered. From the artist's proof edition of 60 (300 numbered proofs, 7 hors commerce proofs and 8 printer's proof impressions also exist). Blindstamp of the publisher, lower left margin. Printed by Mark Rowland Studios and published by Circle Fine Art, Inc.
PORTRAIT, THE
, 00365 L03789 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) THE PORTRAIT 22X17
SUMMER
, 00376 L03759 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) SUMMER 14X20
LOVE
, 00747 L03665 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) NUMBERS 36X24 L03399 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) 5 POSTER L03621 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) LOVE 24X30
ALPHABET POSTER (W
, 00963 L03621 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) LOVE 24X30 L03816 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) WINGS OF VICTORY L09937 ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) ALPHABET POSTER (W
Michelle
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Michelle 1980 Erte at 90: p. 184 25" x 18 1/8" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil. From the Arabic edition of 300 (50 artist's proofs, 20 presentation proofs, 5 unsigned trial proofs and 6 dedicated proof impressions also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Heat
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Heat 1980 25" x 19" Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil lower right. From the presentation proof edition (300 numbered proofs, 50 artist's proofs and an edition outside of the annotated proofs also exists). Printed by Mark Rowland Studios, Lake Zurich, Illinois. Published by Circle Fine Art, Chicago, Illinois.
Summer Snow
129637 Erte (romain De Tirtoff) Summer Snow 1980 Erte at 90: p. 192 6 5/8'' x 11'' Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil, numbered. From the edition of 300 (50 artist's proofs, 8 presentation proofs, 20 printer proofs, and 8 hors de commerce also exist) . Published by Circle Fine Art.
Study for an Earring
214097 Erte ( Romain De Tirtoff ) Study for an Earring c. 1980s Erte Art to Wear p. 175 8 1/2'' x 7'' Mixed media with gouache and colored pencil on vellum. Signed in ink upper left. A study for an earring intended to be made of high dome gold.
7 The Numerals
39134 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) '7' From the Numerals Suite 1980 Erte at 90: p. 27 16 1/2" x 12" Serigraph in color with embossing on wove paper. Pencil signed and numbered. From the edition of 350 numbered (39 artist's proofs, 10 european proofs, 10 hors commerce proofs, and a roman numeral edition of 90 also exists). Published by Circle Fine Art.
Bamboo (bronze)
51718 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Bamboo From the 12-piece ``Theatre in Bronze'' Collection 1988 22 1/4'' high Sculpture in bronze with a four-tiered marbleized brown bronze base. Signature stamped, numbered. From the edition of 375 (37 artist's proofs also exist). Published by Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts.
Beauty of the Beast
L03437 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Beauty of the Beast From 8-piece suite titled "The Twenties Remembered" 1977 Erte at 90: p. 109 18'' x 13 5/8'' (image size) 24 5/8'' x 21 1/2'' (sheet size) Serigraph in color on wove paper. Signed in pencil lower right. From the artist's proof edition of 90, according to the publisher, Circle Fine Art, "Print Documentation:" (300 numbered proof impressions also exist). Printed by Chicago Serigraphic Workshop and publi...
Love
L03621 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Love 1974 Erte at 90: p. 49 21 1/2'' x 17'' (image size) 32'' x 24'' (sheet size) Serigraph in color on paper. Hand-signed in pencil lower right by the artist and numbered. From the numbered edition of 260 (artist's proof impressions also exist). Printed by Frank Rowland Workshop and published by Circle Fine Art Corporation Chicago.
Summer
L03759 Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Summer From the 4-piece The Seasons suite 1975 Erte at 90: p. 56 13'' x 10'' Serigraph in color on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. From the Arabic edition of 260 (an artist's proof edition and an edition outside of the regular annotated proofs also exist). Published by Circle Fine Art.
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