Erté Costume Design Gouache Painting "Ciboulette," Circa 1940

Item Details

Romain “Erté” de Tirtoff (Russian/French, 1892–1990)
Ciboulette, circa 1940
Gouache painting on paper
Signed to the lower right
Titled and numbered “8022” to the verso

Romain 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 twenty-two years. His fashion illustrations appeared in numerous other publications. In 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

- toning to the paper; left edge of sheet loose from the mat; scratches and gilt loss to the frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 10.0" W x 13.0" H.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Item #

ITMGK56751