Bal Tabarin Bronze Sculpture w/ Gold Leaf 1989 19 in

Year1989

Foundry Signature w/ StampOn the Base 

Condition Excellent 

Purchased fromGallery 2017 

Provenance / HistoryMartin Lawrence Galleries, Dallas, TX 

Story / Additional InfoThe sculpture stands dramatically on a star shaped integral base, with her head slightly turned away from the viewer in a stunning black dress adorned with tiny gold leaf stars. Her headdress of polished bronze echoes the flamboyant swirls of her stunning costume. 

Certificate of AuthenticityMartin Lawrence Galleries 

LID150971

Erte - Russian Federation

Art Brokerage: Park West Artist: 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 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 Romaine to continue the family tradition and become a naval officer. Erte 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. Please do not list scarves for sale. We are seeking more listings of Erte Jewelry, prints and Sculpture