Gorgeous bronze sculpture by world-renowned artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), titled "French Rooster."
Date & edition: 1987, foundry mark Chalk and Vermillion and Seven Arts, numbered 79/375.
Inspiration: Based on Erté’s 1918 Harper’s Bazaar cover design; one of six bronzes highlighted at his 95th birthday in 1987.
Description: Exceptional detail and craftsmanship — a graceful, stunning female figure that beautifully exemplifies Erté’s signature Art Deco style. The composition and stylization capture the elegance and theatricality for which he is celebrated.
Size: 15 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x approximately 4" deep.
Condition: Well cared for and in wonderful condition.
Artist biography (brief): Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) was born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892. He moved to Paris at 18 and adopted the name Erté (from the French pronunciation of his initials R.T.). He rose to prominence in the 1920s for his work with Harper’s Bazaar and other publications. Honors include Officer of Arts and Letters (1976) and the Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris (1982). His works are held in museums worldwide; he remained creatively active throughout his life.
This piece is an elegant example of Erté’s sculptural work and a distinguished addition for collectors of Art Deco and 20th-century decorative arts.
Gorgeous bronze sculpture by world-renowned artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), titled "French Rooster."
Date & edition: 1987, foundry mark Chalk and Vermillion and Seven Arts, numbered 79/375.
Inspiration: Based on Erté’s 1918 Harper’s Bazaar cover design; one of six bronzes highlighted at his 95th birthday in 1987.
Description: Exceptional detail and craftsmanship — a graceful, stunning female figure that beautifully exemplifies Erté’s signature Art Deco style. The composition and stylization capture the elegance and theatricality for which he is celebrated.
Size: 15 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x approximately 4" deep.
Condition: Well cared for and in wonderful condition.
Artist biography (brief): Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) was born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892. He moved to Paris at 18 and adopted the name Erté (from the French pronunciation of his initials R.T.). He rose to prominence in the 1920s for his work with Harper’s Bazaar and other publications. Honors include Officer of Arts and Letters (1976) and the Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris (1982). His works are held in museums worldwide; he remained creatively active throughout his life.
This piece is an elegant example of Erté’s sculptural work and a distinguished addition for collectors of Art Deco and 20th-century decorative arts.
