Pillow Swing 1985

Year1985

Hand SignedLower Left 

Condition Excellent 

Framed with GlassBlack Glossy Frame With Gold Inlay 

Purchased fromDealer 1987 

Provenance / HistoryPurchased from a dealer in Toronto in the 1980s. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

Additional InformationSUPER SUPER 

LID99689

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