Clasp 1983

Year1983

Hand SignedLower Right in Pencil 

Condition Excellent 

Framed with PlexiglassBlack Matt With Gold Bevel; Black Wood Frame 

Purchased fromGallery 1983 

Provenance / HistoryPurchased from Martin Lawrence Gallery 

Story / Additional InfoThe gallery told the seller that there was an edition of 300 published for sale in the United States and an additional run of 150 published for European sale (numbered with Roman Numerals.) Due to popularity of the print, some of the prints from the European Edition were sold in the U.S. 

Certificate of AuthenticityMartin Lawrence Gallery 

LID85268

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