Auction 51, The Collectors Equinox, March 10th
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 792
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Signed Limited Edition Art Deco Serigraph, "The Angel with the Harp" (L'ange à la harpe)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description:
Presenting a stunning, authenticated original serigraph titled "The Angel with the Harp" (or just "The Angel") by the iconic Art Deco master, Erté (Romain de Tirtoff; 1892–1990). This piece is a quintessential example of Erté's glamorous and elegant style.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), widely known as the "Father of Art Deco".
- Title: L'ange à la harpe (The Angel with the Harp), also known simply as The Angel.
- Medium: Original color serigraph (screenprint), often incorporating metallic gold accents, on high-quality paper.
- Style: Art Deco.
- Origin of Design: The elegant figure was originally conceived as a costume design in 1926 for George White's Scandals show in New York.
- Authenticity: This is a signed, limited edition print, verified to be an original work produced during the artist's lifetime. It bears Erté's signature in the lower right margin. Includes Coa attached to back
- Condition: The artwork and frame are in excellent overall condition.
- Dimensions: H:52in W:41in
About the Artist
Romain de Tirtoff, known by his pseudonym Erté (from the French pronunciation of his initials "R.T."), was a prominent Russian-born French artist and designer active in the 20th century. His work spanned fashion, jewelry, costume design, and graphic arts, defining the visual language of the Art Deco era. His art is held in major collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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