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Erte Romain De Tirtoff Memories Serigraph on Paper, circa 1980, pencil signed Hc 6/10 (lower left), pencil signed Erte (lower right). Super lower edition of only 10. Professionally matted and gilt wood framed, would make an impressive gift or addition to any fine collection or household.
DETAILS:
- SIZE: 22" x 28" (artwork) / 33-1/2" x 39" (framed).
- CONDITION: Very minor cosmetic wear to the frame.
BACKGROUND:
Erte: Father of Art Deco: Romaine de Tirtoff was born Roman Petrovich Tyrtov in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, to a distinguished family with roots tracing back to 1548. His father, Pyotr Ivanovich Tyrtov, was a Russian Fleet Admiral. In 1912 Erte, Romain moved to Paris, France, to pursue a career as a designer. This decision was made over strong objections from his father, who wanted Romain to continue the family tradition and become a naval officer. His given name was Romain De Tirtoff, but he adopted the title Ert?? later as a young man in Paris, after hearing the French pronunciation of his initials, R.T. Romain assumed his pseudonym to avoid disgracing the family. In 1915 he got his first substantial contract with Harper's Bazaar magazine, and went on to an illustrious career that included designing costumes and stage sets. Erte is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the Art Deco period in which he worked.