Mystic Bronze Sculpture 1988 16 inches

Year1988

Foundry Signature w/ StampBottom Right Edge of Sleeve at Base 

Condition Excellent 

Purchased fromGallery 1991 

Provenance / HistoryHanson Art Galleries 

Story / Additional InfoBased on the costume design for Aileen Pringle in the 1925 film entitled, "The Mystic". A rich gold and translucent brown patina in the scarf and long, flowing sleeves capture the graceful beauty of this sculpture. There is a delicate suggestion of motion as she appears to step off the two-tiered black lacquer base on which she stands. "The Mystic" personifies an age of romance, glamour and excitement. 

Certificate of AuthenticityHanson Art Galleries 

Additional InformationMotivated 

LID68758

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