Erte - Romain De Tirtoff Erte 1985 Debutante Silk Screen Serigraph Limited Edition of 300 Signed & Framed 1985

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This is a 1985 color serigraph titled “Debutante” by the celebrated Art Deco artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). The work … Read more This is a 1985 color serigraph titled “Debutante” by the celebrated Art Deco artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). The work is hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin, and is numbered 195/300 in the lower left, indicating its limited edition status. The composition presents a refined and theatrical scene featuring a stylized female figure dressed in a voluminous white ruffled gown adorned with delicate blue butterflies, evoking elegance and fantasy. She is contrasted against a dark-cloaked figure holding a large black umbrella, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow. Set within a lush green landscape beneath a clear blue sky, the piece exemplifies Erté’s signature Art Deco aesthetic, blending fashion, storytelling, and intricate decorative detail. Erté, often called the “Father of Art Deco,” is renowned for his elegant, elongated figures and highly stylized costume designs. His serigraphs from the 1980s represent some of his most refined luxury editions, often produced with over 20 color separations and advanced printing techniques to achieve exceptional depth, luminosity, and visual precision. The artwork is professionally framed in an elegant dark bronze frame, enhancing its rich tones and sophisticated presentation.

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Framed : 44" H 36" W 2"D
Unframed 38.75" H 30" W
Unmated ( print) 28.75'' H 20.50'" W

About Erte : Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) (1892–1990) was a Russian-born French artist, designer, and illustrator best known as one of the defining figures of the Art Deco movement. Born in St. Petersburg into an aristocratic family, he moved to Paris in 1912, where he adopted the pseudonym “Erté,” derived from the French pronunciation of his initials, R.T.
Erté became famous for his elegant, elongated figures and highly stylized designs that captured the glamour and theatricality of early 20th-century fashion and stage production. He worked extensively with Harper’s Bazaar, creating hundreds of influential cover illustrations and fashion plates that helped shape modern fashion illustration. His work also extended to costume and set design for opera, ballet, film, and Broadway productions, where his imaginative, luxurious aesthetic became widely celebrated.
Although his greatest fame began in the 1920s and 1930s, Erté experienced a major revival in the late 20th century. In the 1970s and 1980s, he produced a celebrated series of limited-edition serigraphs, sculptures, and bronzes—many of which involved complex printing techniques and multiple color layers to achieve rich depth and luminosity. These later works cemented his legacy as a master of decorative art and one of the most enduring symbols of Art Deco elegance. See less