DIRECTOIRE Art - Lithograph
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SOLD ON: Monday, 12/12/2022 10:13 PM
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Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) art; embossed serigraph; 145/150; image size 26" x 32" framed to 39" x 50"
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Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) art; embossed serigraph; 145/150; image size 26" x 32" framed to 39" x 50"
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) art; embossed serigraph; 145/150; image size 26" x 32" framed to 39" x 50"Beautiful art deco inspired serigraph print by Erte of his image titled 'Directoire', which is one of his most reproduced images. This print was lovingly produced in an embossed edition of 150, each numbered in Roman numerals, this print is number CXLV/CL (145/150). The print is in excellent condition and is beautifully custom framed.
Artist Information
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 AdmiralIn 1910–12 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. 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. Erté is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he worked.
Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) art; embossed serigraph; 145/150; image size 26" x 32" framed to 39" x 50"Beautiful art deco inspired serigraph print by Erte of his image titled 'Directoire', which is one of his most reproduced images. This print was lovingly produced in an embossed edition of 150, each numbered in Roman numerals, this print is number CXLV/CL (145/150). The print is in excellent condition and is beautifully custom framed.
Artist Information
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 AdmiralIn 1910–12 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. 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. Erté is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he worked.